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Andy Johns

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When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora)

Sep 10, 20231h 26m

Guest: Andy Johns - Mental Health Advocate and former product and growth leader at Facebook, Twitter, Quora, and Wealthfront. Andy transitioned from a high-profile tech career to focus on mental health advocacy after experiencing severe burnout and personal transformation. Key Takeaways: Recognize Burnout Signs: Disruptions in fundamental life functions like sleep, relationships, and physical health are critical indicators of underlying issues that need attention. Four Steps to Personal Transformation: 1) Suffer, 2) Seek the truth behind suffering, 3) Practice self-compassion, 4) Develop compassion towards others. Therapy and Self-Reflection: Finding a therapist you feel safe with is crucial, but self-reflection through journaling can also be a powerful tool for self-discovery. Unique Paths to Healing: Each individual must find their own path to alleviate psychological suffering, whether through therapy, spiritual practices, or personal exploration. Embrace Change: True transformation often requires letting go of societal expectations and rediscovering one's authentic self, which can lead to profound personal growth. Topics Covered: Burnout signs, personal transformation, mental health advocacy, therapy and self-reflection, unique healing paths, embracing change, societal expectations.

Notable Quotes

โ€œThe thing I guess I would say to you is that having undergone some change myself, all I can promise you is that it's going to be in some ways the best thing that's ever happened to you, but also the worst thing that's ever happened to you.โ€

Change and transformation

โ€œYou could walk that path and maybe it'll teach you something or it'll lead you nowhere because it's not your own path.โ€

Finding your own way

โ€œIf you really tune in with yourself and pay attention to that current and you relax into it, you'll arrive at a destination that you were meant for.โ€

Surrendering to life's journey