I don’t think burnout is actually associated with working hard. There are many concrete examples but are all generally under the umbrella of not having a clear

I don’t think burnout is actually associated with working hard. There are many concrete examples but are all generally under the umbrella of not having a clear and compelling vision to work toward. The vacuum created by which usually includes creating process and bureaucracy which amplifies the problem for motivated people. It is fine for folks who are fine with playing the game and collecting a paycheck - some people think that this is literally all there is to work.