I used to think 'burnout' meant I wasn't cut out for the work, instead of what it actually was: I wasn't cut out for how I was doing it. I thought 'hustle' meant I was dedicated, but it just meant I was avoiding everything else. Like, if I kept busy enough, I wouldn't have to feel anything. Now I feel things, and it turns out, most of them are pretty good. I used to believe that "succeeding" meant I had to be exceptional at everything. Now I realize thriving is about being competent at the essentials and knowing where to ask for help. Turns out, vulnerability is a much stronger skill than perfection.