Gary Vaynerchuk’s Post

The people who’d care to ‘look’ successful are the lazy ones…they don’t get burned out…those who care the most about the job outcomes are carrying the burdens of those who only want to look the part and not work the part and therefore creates the burnout for those that work hard enough to creat success.. it is not doing it for affirmation, money or fame…but doing the work right with no short cuts…burnout is from the lack of understanding from the higher ups that when a very efficient worker who does an excellent task 2person job on occasion should be implemented to a one person job all the time…cost efficient? That’s how ‘many people’ burn out… the post is a very insensitive take on burn out in my opinion.

Too many people burn out because capitalism is all about using humans to extract the most out of them far beyond their capacity. They burn out because of the facade of success and the dangling carrot that turns out to be a thief of time and joy. People burn out because they have been sold the lie that purpose is found in jobs, endlessly spinning, going nowhere. Inevitably feeling empty and lost. Over and over again. All because those that truly profit need worker bees. So they created a whole story of success. Let go of the fantasy and you’ll stop burning out.

I have never heard of anyone burning out because they want to look successful. I've burned out before, from working too hard, too many all-nighters to meet a deadline, from taking on too many jobs at the same time... but not from pretending to be successful. I'm confused by this post.

It is clear that many people here who commented “I disagree”, have completely missed the point of the original post. The original post is a general statement about “too many people”, not “all people”, or even “most people”, and certainly not “YOU”. (It appears the haters have taken the original post very personally.) The original post is about “too many people” trying to to look successful when they are not. These people lease fancy cars they can not afford. These people live in fancy houses, wear fancy clothes, and go on fancy vacations they can not afford. These people are living beyond their means, and that leads to burnout. The message is to be happy where you are, or find something that makes you happy. But do not try to impress anyone.

I must disagree. I am studying Neurosciece for business at MIT and there are several factors that contributes for someone to be with burnout. The science and researchs proofs that. Burnout is a multifaceted issue influenced by various factors beyond mere appearances. It isn’t solely about external success or how one appears. It’s a complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Chronic stress, excessive workload, and lack of recovery time impact our brain’s functioning. The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation can lead to burnout. Neurotransmitters like cortisol and adrenaline play a role. Prolonged stress affects hippocampal neurons and impairs memory and emotional regulation. Leadership and Burnout: Poor leadership practices contribute significantly to employee burnout. Leaders who don’t recognize cognitive diversity or fail to leverage individual strengths can create a toxic work environment. Supportive leadership, clear communication, and empathy are crucial for preventing burnout. Remember, addressing burnout requires a comprehensive approach that considers both individual well-being and organizational culture.

Respectfully, this is crap

Burnout stems from unmet childhood needs and unrealistic expectations. From an early age, some individuals learn that their worth hinges on their achievements. When parental figures condition love and acceptance on performance, children internalize a belief that they must be perfect to be valued. This drives them to relentlessly seek external validation, pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion. Large consultancies and banks exploit these traits, actively recruiting insecure overachievers who work excessively hard to meet high standards. This toxic cycle of overwork and conditional validation leads to chronic stress and eventual burnout, perpetuating a harmful culture of perfectionism.

This is putting the blame onto the labour force. While burnout is caused by the company. I’ve worked in multiple creative fields and in all of them burnout I witnessed came from the top down. Never from anything you mentioned.  Workers not having the power to say no to their employers as it would flag them as ‘not a team player’ and impact their reviews. And possibly loss of work.  not everyone has the luxury to say no. 

This is an interesting perspective. While it’s important to find joy in what you do, attributing burnout solely to a lack of understanding of why you’re doing your job oversimplifies the issue. Hardworking people often put in extra effort to move up in their careers, contributing significantly to their company’s success. However, they frequently face the challenge of not being promoted despite their hard work. Instead, they are often given more responsibilities and a heavier workload without adequate recognition or advancement. This imbalance can lead to burnout, not because they lack understanding, but because their efforts are not appropriately rewarded. It’s better to acknowledge the systemic issues that contribute to burnout rather than placing the blame on the individuals experiencing it.

That's very realistic and many people are in that ship sailing into a failed future carrying others along. God help us from unnecessary competitions