In this episode of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and special guest Nick Afieri explore the critical topic of burnout in the snowboarding industry. Nick shares his personal experience with severe burnout and how it led him to step away from his snowboarding career. The discussion covers identifying the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and strategies for maintaining work-life balance. The group also delves into the reasons behind burnout, including ineffective communication and overworked schedules, offering insights and advice from their own journeys.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:30 Discussing Burnout Causes
01:45 Personal Experiences with Burnout
03:33 Work-Life Balance Challenges
04:31 Navigating Job Expectations
08:21 Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries
10:47 Industry Challenges and Personal Growth
17:20 Reflecting on Career and Burnout
23:02 Setting Clear Expectations
23:06 The Value of Knowing Your Worth
23:51 Launching a New Podcast
24:00 Reflecting on Team Dynamics
24:29 Peeling Back the Layers of Burnout
25:47 The Importance of Authenticity
27:12 Hot Takes: Snowboard Recommendations
33:32 Snowboarding and the Pursuit of Freedom
35:36 Dealing with Burnout
38:36 Recharging and Reflecting
40:30 Wrapping Up and Future Topics
This Week’s Hot Take: Should everyone ride twin shaped snowboards?
Next Week’s Episode: Convenience Bindings Fact or Fad?
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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!
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