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How Burnout Blunts Your Workday Ambition
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a subtle but telling symptom of burnout: the slow fade of ambition during the workday. They break down the psychology of 'ambition suppression'—why chronic stress flattens drive, how it differs from simple laziness or disengagement, and the real-world case of a marketing manager who stopped pitching ideas. They also get into the neuroscience of dopamine and cortisol, the difference between healthy ambition and performative hustle, and practical ways to rebuild momentum without adding more pressure. If you've ever caught yourself thinking…
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