Is it Burnout or Lack of Clarity?

Are you feeling burned out as the year winds down, pushing hard toward your business goals but sensing something's off? In Episode 113 of the Mindset Architect Podcast, host Tony Caliendo, master coach at Rethink Coaching, dives deep into why that "burnout" might actually be overwhelm or a lack of clarity. Drawing from his recent experience at a national real estate conference, Tony shares actionable insights to realign your mindset, assess your goals realistically, and finish the year strong without the exhaustion.

Key takeaways include:
✅ Recognizing end-of-year pressure and how to evaluate if your goals are realistic to avoid running the wrong race.
✅ Understanding burnout as misalignment between your "why" and "what," and reconnecting with your core impacts (personal, family, team, legacy).
✅ Treating overwhelm as a dashboard warning signal to step back and focus on what truly matters.
✅ Avoiding the dangerous catchup game by adjusting goals based on real numbers and strategies that work for you.
✅ Prioritizing clarity over urgency to glide into 2026 with energy, alignment, and a solid plan for Q1 success.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or anyone chasing personal growth, this episode equips you with mindset shifts to overcome entrepreneur burnout, achieve business clarity, and build lasting success.

Don't miss Tony's tips on business planning, goal setting, and mindset coaching to transform overwhelm into empowerment.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and Welcome
00:45 Acknowledging Listeners and Conference Recap
01:20 Learning and Sharing at the Event
02:10 Spotting the Undercurrent of Burnout
03:05 Point 1: End-of-Year Pressure and Realistic Goals
04:25 Running the Right Race
05:40 Point 2: Burnout as Misalignment
06:55 Reconnecting with Your Why
07:35 Point 3: Overwhelm as a Signal
08:50 Stepping Back for Clarity
09:15 Point 4: The Catchup Game Illusion
10:40 Adjusting Goals Realistically
11:55 Closing the Loop on Lessons
13:10 Point 5: Clarity Over Urgency
14:30 Working on the Business
15:50 Gliding into the New Year
16:45 Clarity Ends Burnout
18:20 Recap of the Five Points
20:50 Final Advice and Outreach
22:15 Group Coaching Program