Building a Burnout Proof Live Part III: Choosing Our Attitude
What if burnout isn’t the villain in your story—just a plot twist that can turn everything around?
In this week’s episode of Beyond Burnout, we bring some serious main character energy, reminding us that we’re not sidekicks in someone else’s story. We get to choose how we respond, even when life throws curveballs we didn’t see coming.
Building on Viktor Frankl’s timeless three-step plan for a meaningful life, we explore the third (and most practical) step: finding meaning in how we respond.
You may not be able to control what happens, but you always control your attitude—and that single decision can change everything.
In this episode, we unpacks how to:
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Unhitch happiness from success so your joy isn’t dependent on external wins.
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Recognize the “Eeyore line”—and learn how to stay above it with perspective, humor, and hope.
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Reframe setbacks as setup moments for what’s next, turning failure into growth.
Plus, in the Plan of Action, you’ll get three powerful ways to practice this mindset right now:
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Flip the Script – Replace self-criticism with the same compassion you’d offer a friend.
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Choose Curiosity – Ask better questions when things go wrong.
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Separate What You Can Control – Release what isn’t yours to carry and move forward with clarity.
This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to reclaim your story, rise above burnout, and live with the kind of resilience that makes even the hard chapters meaningful.
Listen now at beatburnoutforgood.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
And be sure to grab your copy of Beyond Burnout, available everywhere books are sold, to dive even deeper.
