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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is one ridiculous and unrespectful post for those who faced burn-out by someone that clearly does not understand what are the dynamics of a burn-out. It's much more complex than this little stigmatising picture. People that have a risk to end up in a burn-out often are very dedicated, smart en socially aware persons that should thrive in a work environment. But that environment is sick, not the person that works in it. It all starts with our education system. The individual as a whole human being is still very much under valued. What matters are the numbers of tests and exams, not the individual talents and traits. Nor are the children taught to be proud of who they are, what their talents are. And if that is not enough, the focus is on individual performance which feeds competition. Children that are smart enough to see through this system are dismissed. Putting the blame on the employee is still the easy way to avoid responsibility of the employer that still uses a model of extracting the maximum out of every penny he has to pay for that "resource" that is still seen as a disposable entity.

Respectfully, this is crap

Thought-provoking. I personally believe it’s not so much that people want to look successful because success starts in your mind first. I belive most people work hard for what they are passionate about but often times they are lacking the support they need to elevate to the next level. At the end of the day people only want to be around people who are successful or who appear successful so if yiou don’t fit the narrative the burnout comes trying to do everything you can to be suucessful and you are doing it limited support, lack of resources and hardly any appreciation even though you are giving it your all. That will burn the average person out. That’s my personal opinion.

My brother worked for a little company called Tesla. One day his boss asked him if he could start coming to work early and leaving later to show his team that he works extra to get the job done. My brother's answer was, 'If I can't get my job done in a normal work day then you need to replace me or figure out why we need to pretend to work late. When we need to, we will do what it takes to get the job done.' Four months later that guy was let go and my brother moved up and took over his position.

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.