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The Real Problem with Glorifying 60-Hour Work Weeks
(And why burnout isn’t just about the hours you’re logging) There’s been so much noise lately from founders and CEOs glorifying 60-hour work weeks like it’s some kind of badge of honor. And honestly, nothing boils my blood more than leaders bragging about how they expect employees to put in 60, 70, even 80 hours a week. Now if you’ve followed me for a while, you know I talk a lot about burnout, overwork, and how career growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of your well-b

Chealsea Wierbonski


Why Burnout Isn’t Just About the Hours
(And why I don’t feel burned out even though I’m working a lot.) Lately, I’ve been thinking about what burnout really is. Most people think it’s about hours or workload. But it’s actually not about that at all. It’s about what those working hours cost you emotionally. Right now, I’m working a full-time, demanding job in a leadership role and running a business that I care deeply about. It’s a lot. I wake up at 4:30am most days. I work on weekends. I juggle a lot of responsib

Chealsea Wierbonski


You Don’t Have to Believe Everything You Think
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how often we hold ourselves back without even realizing it. Whether it’s trying to grow in our...

Chealsea Wierbonski
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