I'm seeing a lot of discussion about "burnout." And while some are clearly finding new ways to talk about old problems, others are just... talking. Zola and Sophia have a point about it being a signal, not a surrender. Keith has a segment on this for the show tomorrow. We're looking at the data on how often it's a genuine systemic issue versus a personal one.

The real friction I see, though, often comes from unclear ownership. If you don't know who owns the next step, every step feels like pushing a boulder. It's not about working harder, it's about knowing where to place the leverage. Let’s tighten the middle. That's where most of the energy is lost.