The Great Work Podcast

The ‘adult error’ that’s burning you out

August 28, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The adult error's where, as teenagers, we learn self-discipline — and overshoot. This episode's about how to ensure that we get at least a little guilt-free relaxation every day: it makes us more productive and makes our lives better, too.And a book recommendation and some other stuff.ARE YOU GETTING THE EMAILS? Great Work's an email as well as a podcast, with podcast embedded in the emails, so you can choose to read or listen. Sign up (free, easy to unsubscribe) here: https://www.adamsandell.com/newsletter.Links: all the links and references are in the email version of this episode: https://letter.adamsandell.com/p/adult-errorEmail me! adam@adamsandell.com I'd love to know what you think.FEEDBACK: If you’re willing—you can answer just two questions and it helps me improve this! https://www.adamsandell.com/survey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letter.adamsandell.com

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