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How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Workaholic
Episode 112 tackles a thorny career paradox: you're a high-achiever who works 60+ hours a week, but your relentless pace is burning you out and alienating potential mentors. Lucas and Luna explore why workaholics often repel the very sponsors they need, drawing on a 2024 Harvard Business Review study that found executives identified as 'high-drive' were 40% less likely to be offered informal mentorship. They discuss the 'reputation tax' of always being too busy, how to signal curiosity instead of competence, and a specific framing technique that turns a packed…
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