#79: Rahaf Harfoush - Burnout, the Burden of Syrian Immig...

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Rahaf Harfoush is a thought leader in productivity and burnout. Immigrating from Syria as a kid, Rahaf developed a strong work-ethic. As she developed her career, and more and more opportunity arose, she felt obligated to seize that opportunity. That's why her family came to North America! But this pursuit led to a breakdown. A fogginess that could not be slept away. Burnout. Rahaf has authored three books looking into the way technology affects us. Rahaf is a renowned digital anthropologist who knows what the rock bottom of mental burnout feels like. She's pulled herself out, and with her she's brought wisdom that she wants to share with the rest of the world. Rahaf wants to adjust modern work into something that is more symbiotic, efficient, and ultimately, better for our mental and physical well-being Links From the Episode Rahaf Harfoush: https://rahafharfoush.com/ Books: https://rahafharfoush.com/books The Artist’s Way: https://www.theartistswaybook.com/ Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/ . --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rahaf Harfoush is a thought leader in productivity and burnout. Immigrating from Syria as a kid, Rahaf developed a strong work-ethic. As she developed her career, and more and more opportunity arose, she felt obligated to seize that opportunity....

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