Does your "impressive" resume actually align with your soul, or is it just a map to burnout?

20 Mar 2026 · 1 min
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A venture capitalist and former CEO describes becoming burned out at 40 despite early success, realizing he'd pursued roles that looked impressive but didn't match what he actually loved. He argues that managing people as a CEO felt wrong for him, and that chasing titles misaligned with your strengths leads to burnout, not fulfillment.

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