Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0679463216 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Feel both burned out and successful? Read this! A. Mehta “Burnout” and “successful people” are not two words I had previously thought belonged in reference to the same people at the same point in time. When I first read the title of the book it really resonated with me and I was further convinced to read the book as I had heard great things about Dr. Berglas from the management. GRIPPING I'm leaving Harvard with my second masters degree and I'm still searching for a purpose in life. A friend suggested I read Berglas' book, and while it it did not give me a formula for finding my "true calling," it was probably the only psychological tome I would call "gripping." I'm certain that I'll mull it over a while and be materially benefi. papaZ said Great for identifying causes of the problem and a description. Great for identifying causes of the problem and a description as to what the ultimate solution looks like. However, the book does very little in helping the reader identify those elements that would allow him or her to participate in the solution. A follow-up book would be great.
Why do so many seemingly successful professionals hit the wall in middle age, and decide to either radically scale back their careers or set off in an entirely new direction? Clinical psychologist Steven Berglas, a specialist in success-induced burnout, believes it stems from the "self-handicapping behavior" that baby boomers are exhibiting in record numbers as they climb the corporate ladder and find they aren't happy with what results. While not everyone will agree with his assessments and prescribed cures, businesspeople who fit Berglas's description--and human resource managers who deal them--will likely find the mater
How does one deal with encore anxiety, the monotony of having to use talents that are no longer psychologically rewarding? Why is it that our national obsession with wealth traps people in careers that often lead them to wonder, "Is that all there is?" And why do highly successful people often set themselves up for disastrous falls?Dr. In a related analysis of the mentoring process, Dr. The definitive work on avoiding burnout, written by the psychologist who is the leading specialist on the issue. It is the first comprehensive account of ho