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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 2 MIN

The Danger of Being Good at What You Hate

from The Bullish Life · host Eric Burns

Summary: Being excellent at misaligned work can look like success but feel like erosion. Eric shares a personal moment of drift and a permission‑giving first step back toward alignment.Highlights:The quiet signs of misalignment (when praise stops landing, weekends become recovery)Why proficiency can keep you stuck — and how to notice what actually energizes youA humane first step: one sentence after the next block of work to make the truth visibleKey takeaway: You don’t need a grand plan to move — just one energizing step in the right direction.Links: • Website: FlowersCapital.comPublishing cadence: New episodes Monday–Friday at 6:00 AM ET. Short episodes most days; a weekly longer conversation on Tuesdays.

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