# 370 - Separating purpose and paycheck - Jonathan Malesic

Jonathan Malesic is a Dallas based writer and former academic who holds a PhD from the University of Virginia, he is also the author of The end of burnout, why work drains us and how to build better lives. Jonathan was a victim of burnout himself which prompted him to explore this age old phenomenon. Indeed we discuss the long history of burnout dating back 2 millenia. We talk about the pitfalls if aligning ones identuty with how you make a living. Expect to learn about the 3 key components of burnout. We hear about anti-burnout stragegies. How do we get away from meaning purpose and paycheck ?We hear about the relationship between burnout and lack of career fulfilment. We also discuss the societal pressures that keep people tethered to the treadmill that leads them to become burned out. Jonathan's book >> https://jonmalesic.com/