Beyond Hustle: Reclaim Agency, Align Values, Prevent Burnout
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Calm Within the Storm" by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe - This book, written by the guest, focuses on strategies for resilience.
- "Stress Wisely" by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe - Another book by the guest, offering insights on managing stress effectively.
- "Trees Make the Best Mobile" - This book was mentioned as a resource for parents with colicky children, suggesting that nature can have a calming effect on babies.
People Mentioned
- Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe (Behavioral Psychologist, Published Author) - The guest of the episode, an expert on resilience and strategies to avoid burnout.
- Morgan Housel - Referenced for a story he told on his podcast about young FDR and the concept of agency.
- Barbara Colorosa (Amazing Writer) - Introduced the idea of how adults struggle with decision-making due to a lack of agency in childhood.
- Gary - The host mentions learning about "authorship is ownership" from Gary, who learned it from a coach.
- Vicky (First Employee, Researcher) - An example of an employee whose work relationship improved by accommodating her need for personal time aligned with her values.
- Simon Sinek - Quoted for his definition of stress ("Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.").
- Chris Tucker - An individual who works a four-day week, taking Fridays off for big thinking and creative work, serving as an example of intentional pausing.
- Jen Davis - A friend of the host who coaches people on "giving yourself permission to pause" to avoid burnout.
Organizations & Institutions
- World Health Organization (WHO) - Identified burnout as work-related experiences involving cynicism, exhaustion, and decreased performance.