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Sometimes the thing that makes us lose our sanity in business isn’t the workload.
It’s the comparison.
For high performers, resentment doesn’t usually show up in dramatic ways. We don’t actually want to quit the business or burn it all down. (Okay, maybe there are days where I’ve thought, “Forget it, I’ll scrap everything and start over.”)
But most of the time, resentment is quieter.
It’s that subtle frustration where you start to resent the business… and maybe even your own ambition.
And the problem is: you don’t even realize you need to take a step back.
Because nothing’s “wrong.” You’re still successful-ish, still moving forward.
For me, it usually takes whiteboarding it out to see: I don’t need a total reset. I just need a few tweaks.
But comparison makes it hard to see that. Because what are we comparing ourselves to? It’s vanity metrics.
- Someone looks amazing because they just got funding — but you don’t see the scary P&L that’s deep in the red.
- Someone looks like they’re crushing it with 10K LinkedIn followers — but behind the scenes they’re struggling to land clients.
- Someone is expanding into new markets — but only because they’re drowning in debt and desperate for cashflow.
Resentment builds when we forget that what we see online is the highlight reel, not the full picture.
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Quickcast: 5 Warning Flags You’re Losing Motivation
Burnout doesn’t always hit like a brick wall. Sometimes it sneaks in — procrastination, shrugging at your own wins, or feeling like every little task is a grind. That’s not “just a rough week.” That’s a sign something deeper is off.
In this QuickCast, I’ll give you 5 red flags to watch for and the simple shifts to keep burnout from stealing your momentum.
Or listen to the audio podcast 🎧
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This week on Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity we’re bringing in someone who knows how to thrive when the stakes are sky-high.
Adrianna Muñoz went from running the floor as an ER nurse to running the stage as a speaker, helping teams flip conflict from their biggest drain into their biggest strength. She doesn’t just talk theory—she brings real stories, sharp humor, and practical tools you can use the next time tension shows up in your workplace (or your inbox).
If conflict has ever left you feeling stuck, frustrated, or worn down, this episode will give you a fresh way to see it—and a strategy to turn it into momentum instead of misery.
Join us live on LinkedIn, Wednesday 9am PST/12pm EST!
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Extras from the Auxo Arsenal
Comparison, burnout, conflict—none of them disappear on their own. They creep in quietly until you pause long enough to notice the cracks. My challenge to you this week: catch the small signs early, make the small shifts, and don’t forget you’ve got an arsenal of tools (and people) to back you up. Business should be simple, human, and even a little fun—so let’s keep it that way.
Rooting for your sanity and your success, always,
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Sam, Your No-Fluff Guide To Making Business Simple |
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