I used to resent my employees for taking long vacations. Here's why I no longer feel that way.

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Ruchir Shah in Japan
Ruchir Shah

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I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

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Kari Cobham
Kari Cobham learned how to be a better leader after a health crisis early in her career.

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Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matt Mercer, explains how he avoids burnout

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Matthew Mercer appears onstage during the
Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matthew Mercer.

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Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.

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Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

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A woman posing in a blue blazer,
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there.

Greg Samborski.

I quit my job at 29 and traveled solo. I didn't tell my parents until I'd finished my business plan.

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Cassi Zheng running down a street in Italy.
Cassi Zheng

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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.

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The author and her husband pose outside in front of a tree.
The author said she and her husband divide parenting duties based on interest and expertise.

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I was juggling a tech leadership role and caring for my autistic brothers until burnout stopped me in my tracks. Here's what I changed to recover.

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Kirsten Hurley

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I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

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Natalie Holloway

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I run a $130,000-a-week burnout clinic for CEOs. After my life started to fall apart, I burned out too.

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Jan Gerber

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This essay is based on a conversation with Jan Gerber, 44, who runs the Paracelsus Recovery clinic in Zurich. Business Insider has verified his admission to another Swiss clinic for burnout. The piece has been edited for length and clarity.

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