“Burnout Isn’t Your Fault—But It Is Your Responsibility”

Most people think they have a motivation problem.They don’t.They have a system problem.In this raw and honest conversation, Tony Tenaglier—host of Work Sucks, But I Like It—breaks down why so many capable people feel burned out, disengaged, and quietly frustrated with their work.Drawing from years inside high-pressure aerospace environments, Tony challenges the comfortable lies we tell ourselves about productivity, hustle, and resilience. He explains why motivation is unreliable, why burnout isn’t just a personal failure, and how many people are unknowingly contributing to their own exhaustion.This episode isn’t about quick fixes or productivity hacks.It’s about ownership, clarity, and redesigning the way you work—so it stops draining your life.If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or questioning whether “this is just how work is,” this conversation will hit different.