[ffwacom]

How did you manage/avoid burnout over 35 years in the industry?

[fnordpiglet]

I didn’t. I was so wrapped up in my career and related things that I pushed myself into areas I don’t enjoy under pressures I couldn’t sustain. I spent at least 5, maybe more, suffering. It took a concerted effort, a lot of meditation and Buddhism, and a realization of the non existence of self and identity, before I could emerge. I still struggle a bit, if I over pressurize myself I develop flu like symptoms and have to back off for a few days. I’d suggest avoiding it.