Everything You've Been Told About Burnout Is Wrong
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The article challenges common perceptions of burnout, sparking a discussion about the Marshmallow test and its implications.
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Using Marshmallow metaphors is patronising.
"How Elites Cause Crime By Acing Marshmallow Tests" - Conrad Bastable. https://radicalcontributions.substack.com/p/escalation-theor...