You're Burnt Out, NOT LAZY (& How To Fix It)

[@alpham]

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[@alestevez950]

In the 1960s CEO to worker pay ratio was 20:1. Today it is 268:1. People want to know what happened to the American dream - there you go.

[@jimboj4000]

Interestingly... the reason CEO pay has skyrocketed like that is precisely because of people like you complaining about how much executives get paid. From the early 1900s until 1972, that ratio stayed constant at about 20:1. Then in 1972 people complained and the SEC mandated that CEOs disclose how much they pay to the public with that hope that this public scrutiny would encourage them to reduce their pay. Instead, CEOs then saw how much CEOs at competitor companies got paid, and no one wants to be a "below average paid CEO" and no company wants to employ a "below average CEO", so Boards then rampantly started increasing CEO pay packages. There's a lot of academic literature on this. Quite ironic but there's a fact you probably never cared about.

[@alestevez950]

You’re right, it’s a fact that I don’t care about because it’s irrelevant. I’m not “complaining” - as a matter of fact, I do quite well for myself. I’m just pointing out one of the major root causes. No one in particular is responsible for CEOs deciding to take a bigger slice of the pie. It happens because they can; it isn’t illegal for them to do so, so they do it. And it isn’t solved in America because Americans are slow at identifying systemic problems. They view everything through a lens of individuality.

[@josephnetherland880]

​@@jimboj4000In this case, the cause isn't as important as the effect. Still worth noting though.

[@PoeTréAloisio]

​@@alestevez950💥BOOM!💯 Key word "systemic". Economics, racism, housing, health care; the root causes of all of these are systemic.

[@alexmic7941]

Been feeling like this for a while now. I'm turning 30 this year. I feel burnt out, just tired & depressed. I feel pressure from all sides & it terrifies me. Need to have some serious & uncomfortable conversations with my family, don't want to but it has to happen. Because I can't take it anymore. And they don't know what I'm feeling or thinking because I never tell them. I've been keeping all this inside me & I just feel like I can't take it much longer. It is for my growth & happiness. I don't feel happy, I just feel miserable & anxious & scared all the damn time. Can't sleep well at all. I've decided I have to focus on getting rid of my bad habits & becoming more disciplined. Something has to change or else nothing will ever change. Thanks for the video Aaron

[@SMNC728]

I’m right there with you myself! Legit same.. I’m attempting to get back into the gym consistently, along with trying to find new hobbies that will provide some joy. Good luck!

[@MrFuzzfactor]

Good luck bro you will get there - brick by brick ✊

[@officialrivv]

God bless you, fellow man. This life is hard. The things worth fighting for are not easy. You've made it this far. Keep going. Nothing lasts forever. Not even pain and misery. You'll be in prayer

[@FilmicGames]

I stopped doom scrolling Twitter (before bed) months ago. I can attest to it being probably the best thing for my lack of sleep. Waking up tired has so many diminishing returns.

[@dhruvgulati2695]

i feel i do a lot of doomscrolling on instagram, and often wake up tired. really want to quit, got any advice?

[@adamallee]

Thanks for this video Alpha. This is the kind of content I enjoy from you and seeing the transparency🙏🏽

[@joshuadaugherty6096]

I suffered burnout last year, too. I've been through a lot last year, going to work, taking care of my grandmother, and dealing with church responsibilities. All that piled on me, and I felt depressed and stressed. I kept going through the motions every day, week, and month. On top of that, the job I'm working at changed negatively to where the morale went downhill. Three times, I wanted to change my hours to work in the morning. But the GM would not let me have them. One person told me he appreciates what I do, but he also stated that I'm undervalued in what I do. I wasn't even excited during the Christmas season, and I love Christmas! With that said, however, I am making some changes in my life. I plan on becoming a KZbin content creator. I know it will not be easy, but I want to share my thoughts using KZbin. I love KZbin, and I want to use it to share my passions and make more money. Once I make enough from my channels, then I want to quit my job and live my life the way I want to! To me, enough is enough! Have a better year, Aaron!

[@thejoker2846]

Alpha thank you so much. I was feeling this today, feeling like I'm not really getting anywhere. And the stress that comes with it is not worth it. Literally feels like I have no way out

[@JonnnyStorrrm]

A lot of jobs are also being outsourced to people overseas for just a fraction of the salary

[@JohnKernMusic]

For anyone who is curious, the cardigan that Alpha M is wearing is from Ralph Lauren.

[@christower363]

Shoot. Here I thought it was a robe.

[@cwrichardson3]

I don't care

[@komaboi19]

I've been burnt out for probably 6 years. "Recently" (summer) got laid off after nearly 20 years with the same company (I.T.). Looking at the local I.T. market, I still haven't applied any serious energy to getting a job. Seeing salaries of CEOs and pro athletes so ridiculously high, it's been tough to find any motivation to start working again for the going low salaries again. I know I'm speaking from burnout and likely depression, but with the pay structure so out of balance, I see cases like mine becoming more and more common. I see so many people work themselves to death and have nothing to show for it. It's going to keep happening until we pull our heads out of our asses.

[@shivanshpanwar883]

I was thinking about it and you just dropped this video thank you Aaron for this one.🤜

[@BrianBeiz]

3 Things That Helped Me Achieve Wealth: 1. I stopped telling myself, "I'll do it tomorrow." 2. 1 started watching motivational videos. 3. I read a book called Forbidden Money Behind Closed Doors

[@AlexMile1]

i know about this book, my brother told me about it

[@neoniccortessjrsmith9223]

Sound like bot grind comment

[@simimajmun6113]

Thanks man for sharing

[@lanagustas]

I used some techniques from that book to make money, and I can truly say I'm earning more now

[@Healthythefork]

Alpha can you make a video on TV like Netflix and Hulu , I see a lot of videos on social media , but personally I don’t watch social media . But I do watch over 8 hours of tv a day 😢

[@ClassicCat]

Say what you will, this guy used to make the best sunglasses ever. RIP ENEMY. You are loved brother ❤

[@AMAL-kl9zv]

You are hundred percent right. Thank you brother for making those wonderful videos. It means a lot❤👍🙏🏼🫡🙌

[@zachbohemian]

its prime capitalism but people will never realize that. more and more people are gaining class consciousness tho

[@gerardsloan1593]

I'm a graduate with graduate experience with some interesting work and life experience. However, I experienced setbacks but always bounced back from these. However, I am overworked, underpaid, and feel like I'm in a rut. When I was younger I was more disciplined with diet and exercise etc but now I'm content to chill out and do little else. I have personal and professional goals, but some of these are out of my reach (atm). Normally I have been able to figure these out but over the last few years this feels almost impossible. I probably am burnt out. I'm glad to know others are feeling similar (not in a twisted way). Let's help each other out. Have a good day reader.

[@richardpeden2721]

Aaron, your content is awesome and this is a great reminder this time of year. Keep doing great things.

[@stevew585]

Hi Aaron, one of your very best videos in my opinion, great info, Thank you.

[@aaronrocks365]

The military burnt me out and even though I've been out for several years it's all still there.

[@PoeTréAloisio]

Thank you. Thank you for your service and most of all for your sacrifice.

[@94535]

You talked half a video to tell me this is a sponsored advertisement. Now I'm having a burnout and I need some better betterhelp.

[@GhostMalone90]

Exactly how ive felt for a year.Projects ive tried to start. Jobs ive tried to get. Ideas ive had all come to a stand still.

[@tech9232]

Most reasonal cause of suciede cases, in private company sectors 💔

[@gabrieljordan8015]

I thought I was the only one who felt like this because Im getting lazier and weaker. I guess society is going through a strange phase right now.

[@SafiaMoffatt]

I think it must be difficult for guys because they're expected to just suck it up and deal. Women don't have that same issue. If we're struggling we can talk to our friends and get support.

[@syman2010]

This is completely true about what alpha said about burnout i had been working non stop before new years day where i had no time off since September and over Christmas worked 13 days straight with no time off come new years day where i finally had time off and a week off on new years day i slept for over 12 hours and slept the whole day away and then over the last several days i just been finding myself just worn out so easily

[@BelleMorue]

The big issue about burnt out is the kind of job that you use to be. Trust me, that can kill your career a mental health issue and this is so much work. Some people don't care because they never know how the path can be tough and the way people judge you like someone of different thinking everything is easy. In the reality, some people are only without interest, so they stay to study and try to have the problems nobody finds to survive. They need to have people with heavy and tough problem to solve because they can't work, nobody wants them. I remember a colleague was a consultant, in short, his job was extern chief technology officer, it was perfect to him because he knew nobody will want him. I want his job now. In life, you have people loved about themselves and people you need and don't want, but you deserve to have for your weakness. The second position is much more tough.

[@ericborman5550]

I think making a video for recent college graduates would be beneficial to so many (career, lifestyle, goals, motivation) I graduated 6 months ago and moved to a big city and started first job, burnt out within 3 months and quite literally in midst of quarter life crisis haha

[@snapfitness1]

I'm feeling burned out now and realize I have been for a long time. Sometimes I just really wonder about things and people.

[@Midnightprivacy]

Thank you sir , I needed this video

[@madasalem8840]

❤❤❤❤❤yes I'm burnt out with many things especially women .tell me how i get through it please I feel I'm failure...

[@qwunatai6983]

Burn out is so real. Especially if you are in a new profession, shitty job but need the experience to get to another place that can hire you. But hopefully the time will come

[@rosskerr9909]

This was 100% my test of burn out …I lost 60 pounds because I stopped the gym couldn’t even be bothered to eat Ive let the bad relationship go ..but I still have the same horrendous job (bricklayer ) I just turned 40 and just can’t be fkd

[@modernprofessionals9512]

"Burnout does not exist in the physical state, it only exist in the mental state ... So, how do you burnout mentally?! You burnout mentally guys simply by NOT burning out physically. By refusing to give it your all physically, you become burnedout mentally" ... - Greg Plitt

[@SafiaMoffatt]

You should call this vid "how to survive in a toxic culture."

[@fitzcharlesfam]

Thanks, Alpha - I was there!

[@Ross-ve9ww]

I used to think happiness came from working 6-7 days a week always being locked in with my fitness making money all the time and not spending time on anything that didn’t bring me closer to a specific goal, but I found out this isn’t the secret to happiness and if anything it made me miserable as fuck. But I have also been on the other end where I was drinking and partying all the time and had nothing else to look forward to apart from the next big night out. This also made me miserable as fuck. But I’ve realised that happiness for me is something in between.

[@gont2]

So what if I like the job I’m doing. It pays well. But I’d like to start my own business. Do I still take time off? When I do that, I think I’m throwing my business plans aside. Wasting time.

[@Chavez58677]

I was definitely burned out

[@christower363]

Every job becomes work. If anyone says “I love my job”. They are either lying. Or they have only had the job 2 weeks!

[@Hicks-g1m]

I've been retied early for years now but I'm still burned out because I still work hard on things no one else is going to help me with and that includes my lazy ass family members and that I don't have the money I feel I should be getting it's complicated because it has to do with my parents but I still need to go take some vacation time and I really need sleep because I wake up early to exercise almost every morning

[@jimithaniusmaximus9923]

It’s rough brother, I went from working 9-6 to 7-6 and now I’m burnt out every week just waiting for Sunday to give me back some energy just to do it again. Never ending cycle wish I could have a normal job 9-5 and have some time back but nobody pays for shit.

[@brianradio7311]

amen bro !

[@Dude411]

Don’t forget about non-compete agreements that make it more difficult to change your working environment whether at your own discretion or if you’re let go.

[@may1973]

Non-competes are generally not enforceable and even illegal in some states

[@TheAusisa]

The motivator was unmotivated?😮

[@tremer4728]

WELL SAID!

[@mpend081]

I burnt out all 2024. I took off on purpose. I took off to Sharpen my Ax! I lost half my team and my income suffered. I knew this would happen, but I did it anyway. I just needed time off. I'm back now. 2025 will be much different as now I am totally motivated and ready to start Fresh. I'm excited and looking forward to 2025. 😊👌

[@Mandelaicon]

2025 is a fresh start let’s goo

[@jorgeloya6420]

We have to come together as men an talk about it more, screw ethnic background or age regardless anything we to to come to grips with this stuff,, this takes it toll...

[@raggarbergman]

I have been for four years now close to crashing into the wall so hard that I will make a bugs bunnyesqe siluette on the other side. But i don't know how to slow down as i am needed by my parents as my mother is sickly and my father is on his last days.

[@manuelthenics]

I've been having burn out for a while.

[@davidbanner2826]

You still made good videos last yr ….

[@patrickodonnell9388]

I have been burned out for the last two years after working in my industry for the last 28 years it's just not as rewarding anymore today's management is just a lost cause we are not working towards a goal its all about doing more for less and its just going to end in a bad way if thing's don't change but I don't see that happening with today's young management they have no clue about anything and will destroy everything before they realize it isn't working .

[@neoniccortessjrsmith9223]

Feel as if we were here before

[@crocodilestantv734]

✝️💯YES ALPH‼️Especially the very last part of this video 💯✝️

[@revanomichael]

Brilliant video! Keep up thebgreat work and ignore the naysayers!

[@kimbraalmerico1641]

Women are feeling this too 😢

[@Lorem_ipsum_dolor_sit_amet]

alpha m about to be replaced by an Indian

[@yanispiknib6075]

Guys , this is one of my ultimate favourite KZbin channels of all time, I need it you guys need it. So Maximum of shares and recommendations. We need this channel OK !

[@kevinstrieter4915]

I'm in the middle of a life altering pivot. So making 2025 a great year is my CHOICE!

[@kravenofspider]

Just rub some Tiege Hanley on it.

[@andrew4809]

From running busted businesses

[@Khalidsaud12985]

Nice to see you still living and kicking 😁

[@6gunbeaufordiii514]

this dude stressed out over making decisions on his salon, his giant mansion, buying his mother a house.... WAAHHH must be tough Don't get a hernia deciding which car to drive or an aneurysm over how you part your hair

[@The_Art_of_Manliness_]

I used to love Alpha M videos over the years but honestly it's become unbearable just waiting for the next product plug. I totally get that you need to monetize your content, but it's got so ridiculous now that I find myself guessing what product from the predictable line of sponsors, this video is about to pitch from the opening. I learned a lot dureing the earlier years, but I've finally had to unsubscribe. Really not interested in a penis pump nor bargain therapy. Good luck and I sincerely hope you continue making a lot of endorsement income.

[@abderrahmanebouti372]

Man you look like you know my problem 😂😂 thinks bro

[@bigfig623]

You have become such salad every commercial or video you do you’re selling something that doesn’t you don’t even use please stop. I’m not I’m a subscribing.

[@TheOldDylanGuy]

Hate to say it, but it’s the new alpha. Within minutes, we can all just play “guess the promotion”. No longer authentic Alpha. Just pushing product. A shame!

[@olly2272]

Man he’s gotta make his money as well and this was still an informative video 🤷‍♂️

[@lex7699]

hahahahahaha

[@malone4735]

W Alpha 🫡💪