Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It builds quietly — through exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, emotional numbness, declining focus, physical stress symptoms, and eventually a loss of meaning.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• The 5 early warning signs of burnout
• Why high-performers miss the early signals
• What chronic stress does to your nervous system
• Practical reset actions for each stage
• How to prevent burnout before it spirals

If you’ve been feeling constantly tired, mentally foggy, irritable, detached, or questioning why you’re doing what you’re doing — this episode is for you.

Burnout recovery is much easier when you catch it early.

Watch until the end for the Meaning Audit exercise.

🚨 HATE hard work? Your BROKEN motivation can be FIXED FOREVER with neuroscience-backed intrinsic motivation hacks.

In this Give Yourself Some Leeway episode, Eugene Lee breaks down the 5 core drivers that make you CRAVE challenge: Curiosity, Mastery, Autotelicity, Purpose, Autonomy. Ditch extrinsic burnout (money, deadlines) for renewable Flow State fuel used by elite performers.

🔥 **Discover:**

• Why "hype motivation" always fails (science explained)

• 5 intrinsic drivers neuroscience PROVEN to work

• Daily 2-min audit to unlock unstoppable drive

• Curiosity, Mastery, Purpose hacks (immediate fixes)

• From snooze spirals → Flow State mastery

💡 **CHALLENGE:** Rate your 5 drivers (1-10). Fix the lowest one TODAY.

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🚨 Why does change ALWAYS feel so hard?

It's not discipline or motivation - it's your IDENTITY holding you back.

In this Give Yourself Some Leeway episode, Eugene Lee reveals identity-based habit formation: why high achievers succeed long-term while others quit.

Learn the Reality Loop connection, and a 5-minute daily practice that rewires your self-image for effortless consistency.🔥

**Key Insights:**

• Actions = "votes" for your identity

• Why forcing habits fails (science-backed)

• 4-step Identity Shift (start today)

• "What would that person do in 5 minutes?"⏱️

What's YOUR new identity? Drop it below!

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🚨 Your self-talk is silently KILLING your success. The "Reality Loop" explains why most people talk themselves out of their dreams — and how high achievers break free.

In this *Give Yourself Some Leeway* episode, Eugene Lee reveals how your words create a self-fulfilling prophecy that either builds success or guarantees failure.

🔥 **Discover:**

• What is the Reality Loop (Step-by-step breakdown)

• 3 simple word swaps that rewire your brain for success

• "I have to" → "I get to" (instant energy shift)

• How Sarah talked herself out of her dream business

• Daily practice to escape limiting language forever

⏱️ **Timestamps:**

00:00 – Your words = Your reality

01:30 – The Reality Loop explained

04:15 – Sarah's story: Skills trapped by self-talk

07:20 – Science of self-talk feedback loops

10:45 – 3 word swaps that change everything

14:30 – Daily practice to break free

17:10 – Final wake-up call for high achievers

💡 **QUICK CHALLENGE:** What's ONE limiting phrase you say daily?

Replace it with possibility in the comments!

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🚨 BILLIONAIRE Alex Hormozi admits he's UNFULFILLED despite massive success. Tony Robbins coaches him LIVE on the Push vs Pull motivation secret that changes everything for high achievers.In this episode of *Give Yourself Some Leeway*, Eugene Lee breaks down the Alex Hormozi + Tony Robbins interview — revealing what separates sustainable success from burnout.

🔥 **What You'll Learn:**

• Why "push motivation" (duty, willpower) builds empires but leaves you numb

• "Pull motivation" (purpose, joy) that makes hard work feel renewable

• How to swap "have to" → "get to" for instant energy shifts

• 80/20 rule for long-term achievement

• Analytical vs Anabolic mindset — head vs heart for high performers⏱️

👉 **WATCH the full Alex + Tony interview:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz-ymFOhBAE

💡 **QUICK CHALLENGE:** What's ONE "have to" you can change to "get to" today?

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Empathetic leadership, modern leadership, and burnout in the workplace - this episode explores the “empathy gap” and why so many well‑intentioned leaders still leave their people feeling unseen, disconnected, and exhausted. Learn how to move beyond metrics, re‑humanize leadership, and build real psychological safety so your team can thrive, not just perform.

Are you tired of setting New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out by February?

In this episode of Give Yourself Some Leeway, high‑performance coach Eugene Lee reveals why resolutions fail and what actually works to create real, lasting change.

You’ll learn how to build identity‑based habits, create sustainable momentum, and design a rhythm that fits your life instead of chasing motivation.

Tune in to discover:

- Why traditional resolutions collapse under pressure.

- The difference between forced goals and aligned action.

- A simple 3‑step reset to build habits that stick all year long.

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year of balance, focus, and follow‑through , this episode will show you how to start.

**Timestamps:**

00:00 - Intro & Why Resolutions Fail

02:15 - The Psychology of Motivation

05:30 - Resolutions vs Rhythms

09:45 - 3-Step Habit System

13:20 - Closing & Takeaway

In this episode, Eugene Lee welcomes Diana Stelin, an artist and creativity coach, to explore how creativity can serve as a powerful antidote to burnout.

Diana shares her personal journey from managing an art gallery and struggling with overwhelming stress to rediscovering herself through art.

Learn how creative expression, even in small doses like doodling or quick sketching, can help reset the mind, relieve anxiety, and reconnect with your inner child.

Listeners will discover the SPARK method, a practical framework for using creativity in everyday life to stay present, pay attention, allow play, release outcomes, and practice kindness toward oneself.

Diana discusses the stigma around creativity in high-pressure environments, how embracing mistakes fosters growth, and why making space for fun and play is vital for mental health and resilience.

Whether dealing with burnout, seeking new coping tools, or wanting to unlock creative potential for deeper self-awareness and balance, this episode offers valuable insights and accessible exercises to rejuvenate mind and spirit.

Episode Highlights:

• Diana’s personal story of burnout and healing through art

• The SPARK method: Staying Present, Paying Attention, Allowing Play, Releasing outcomes, and Being Kind

• Overcoming stigma and fear around creative expression

• How creative play fosters productivity and mental well-being

• Simple 2-3 minute creativity exercises to reduce stress

• Why nurturing the inner child is key to authentic living

  
  

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