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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 38 MIN

S1E1: From Corporate burnout to Life 2.0

from Life 2.0: The Second Act · host Jonathan Frostick

Send us Fan MailThis reflective narrative recounts how a high-level executive’s near-fatal health crisis forced a radical transformation of his professional philosophy. After suffering a heart attack, the author realised he had mistakenly conflated constant availability and the absorption of pressure with true leadership and value. He argues that corporate success often masks a dangerous accumulation of self-neglect, where the illusion of being indispensable eventually compromises one's humanity and judgment. Ultimately, the text serves as a manifesto for Life 2.0, advocating for a model of strategic calm and mental clarity that prioritises sustainable impact over the glorification of exhaustion.Life 2.0: The Second Act explores reinvention after success, burnout, disruption, health events, and major life transition. Conversations on leadership, identity, resilience, health and building a more intentional future beyond the first mountain of your career.Follow and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.Connect with Jonathan Frostick on LinkedIn for additional reflections, articles, and insights on leadership, reinvention, and the second act.

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