From Burnout to Body Transformation: How I Built a Tech Career Without Destroying My Health
The summer of 2020 was the worst point of my life. Here's what actually changed it.
May 21th, 2026
From Burnout to Body Transformation: How I Built a Tech Career Without Destroying My Health
The summer of 2020 was the worst point of my life. Here's what actually changed it.
May 21th, 2026
From Burnout to Body Transformation: How I Built a Tech Career Without Destroying My Health
The summer of 2020 was the worst point of my life. Here's what actually changed it.
Fernando Olivares
Dot Fer | ProductFitCoach
May 21th, 2026
From Burnout to Body Transformation: How I Built a Tech Career Without Destroying My Health
The summer of 2020 was the worst point of my life. Here's what actually changed it.
Fernando Olivares
Dot Fer | ProductFitCoach
May 21th, 2026
From Burnout to Body Transformation: How I Built a Tech Career Without Destroying My Health
The summer of 2020 was the worst point of my life. Here's what actually changed it.
May 21th, 2026
By the summer of 2020, I was overweight, broke, covered in debt, and going through what was probably the strongest burnout I had ever experienced in my life. Now in 2026, I'm debt-free, have held multiple Senior Product positions in tech, and changed my physique to a better degree than I could have ever imagined. The few things that helped me get here is what I want to talk about today. It was not a secret formula, or any hidden trick from a famous YouTuber — it was a combination of mindset and ideas coming from different disciplines, tools, and lived experiences. So if you're ready for this, let's get into it.
By the summer of 2020, I was overweight, broke, covered in debt, and going through what was probably the strongest burnout I had ever experienced in my life. Now in 2026, I'm debt-free, have held multiple Senior Product positions in tech, and changed my physique to a better degree than I could have ever imagined. The few things that helped me get here is what I want to talk about today. It was not a secret formula, or any hidden trick from a famous YouTuber — it was a combination of mindset and ideas coming from different disciplines, tools, and lived experiences. So if you're ready for this, let's get into it.
By the summer of 2020, I was overweight, broke, covered in debt, and going through what was probably the strongest burnout I had ever experienced in my life. Now in 2026, I'm debt-free, have held multiple Senior Product positions in tech, and changed my physique to a better degree than I could have ever imagined. The few things that helped me get here is what I want to talk about today. It was not a secret formula, or any hidden trick from a famous YouTuber — it was a combination of mindset and ideas coming from different disciplines, tools, and lived experiences. So if you're ready for this, let's get into it.
By the summer of 2020, I was overweight, broke, covered in debt, and going through what was probably the strongest burnout I had ever experienced in my life. Now in 2026, I'm debt-free, have held multiple Senior Product positions in tech, and changed my physique to a better degree than I could have ever imagined. The few things that helped me get here is what I want to talk about today. It was not a secret formula, or any hidden trick from a famous YouTuber — it was a combination of mindset and ideas coming from different disciplines, tools, and lived experiences. So if you're ready for this, let's get into it.
Before and after pictures. Left: 2020. Right: 2023.
Before and after pictures. Left: 2020. Right: 2023.
Before and after pictures. Left: 2020. Right: 2023.
Before and after pictures. Left: 2020. Right: 2023.
Before and after pictures. Left: 2020. Right: 2023.
The lifestyle I came with
Between my late teens and early twenties, I wasn't living what you'd call the healthiest lifestyle. Coming from the Dominican Republic — a rum and tobacco producing country — drinking heavily was pretty normalized. I could get through a full bottle of liquor with a few friends in a single evening, and honestly, that just meant we were getting started. Exercise was something I only saw on TV. Football matches were basically an excuse to drink more, smoke cigarettes, and eat junk food. We could do this over and over again, including weekdays. Looking back, it still surprises me how my body went through so much and still managed to function with some degree of normality.
The lifestyle I came with
Between my late teens and early twenties, I wasn't living what you'd call the healthiest lifestyle. Coming from the Dominican Republic — a rum and tobacco producing country — drinking heavily was pretty normalized. I could get through a full bottle of liquor with a few friends in a single evening, and honestly, that just meant we were getting started. Exercise was something I only saw on TV. Football matches were basically an excuse to drink more, smoke cigarettes, and eat junk food. We could do this over and over again, including weekdays. Looking back, it still surprises me how my body went through so much and still managed to function with some degree of normality.
The lifestyle I came with
Between my late teens and early twenties, I wasn't living what you'd call the healthiest lifestyle. Coming from the Dominican Republic — a rum and tobacco producing country — drinking heavily was pretty normalized. I could get through a full bottle of liquor with a few friends in a single evening, and honestly, that just meant we were getting started. Exercise was something I only saw on TV. Football matches were basically an excuse to drink more, smoke cigarettes, and eat junk food. We could do this over and over again, including weekdays. Looking back, it still surprises me how my body went through so much and still managed to function with some degree of normality.
The lifestyle I came with
Between my late teens and early twenties, I wasn't living what you'd call the healthiest lifestyle. Coming from the Dominican Republic — a rum and tobacco producing country — drinking heavily was pretty normalized. I could get through a full bottle of liquor with a few friends in a single evening, and honestly, that just meant we were getting started. Exercise was something I only saw on TV. Football matches were basically an excuse to drink more, smoke cigarettes, and eat junk food. We could do this over and over again, including weekdays. Looking back, it still surprises me how my body went through so much and still managed to function with some degree of normality.
The lifestyle I came with
Between my late teens and early twenties, I wasn't living what you'd call the healthiest lifestyle. Coming from the Dominican Republic — a rum and tobacco producing country — drinking heavily was pretty normalized. I could get through a full bottle of liquor with a few friends in a single evening, and honestly, that just meant we were getting started. Exercise was something I only saw on TV. Football matches were basically an excuse to drink more, smoke cigarettes, and eat junk food. We could do this over and over again, including weekdays. Looking back, it still surprises me how my body went through so much and still managed to function with some degree of normality.
The move that was supposed to change everything
Back in 2015, a trip to New York opened something in me. Seeing new places, mixing with new people — I came back convinced that I needed to leave my country and explore something different. I was under the impression that the environment I was in was going to define who I really was. So, no further questions asked, I said to myself: let's do this. I took out a student loan, applied for my visa, and bought the earliest flight I could find to Spain. Spain is cheaper than New York, I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I had a good friend willing to receive me for the first few days. It made sense. What I didn't realize was that I was bringing all my habits with me. Nothing changed much at first. Drinking was usual, partying too. Sleeping late was still a thing. And honestly, I didn't know you could drink as much — or even more — in Spain as in my country. Turns out it's just an international thing.
The move that was supposed to change everything
Back in 2015, a trip to New York opened something in me. Seeing new places, mixing with new people — I came back convinced that I needed to leave my country and explore something different. I was under the impression that the environment I was in was going to define who I really was. So, no further questions asked, I said to myself: let's do this. I took out a student loan, applied for my visa, and bought the earliest flight I could find to Spain. Spain is cheaper than New York, I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I had a good friend willing to receive me for the first few days. It made sense. What I didn't realize was that I was bringing all my habits with me. Nothing changed much at first. Drinking was usual, partying too. Sleeping late was still a thing. And honestly, I didn't know you could drink as much — or even more — in Spain as in my country. Turns out it's just an international thing.
The move that was supposed to change everything
Back in 2015, a trip to New York opened something in me. Seeing new places, mixing with new people — I came back convinced that I needed to leave my country and explore something different. I was under the impression that the environment I was in was going to define who I really was. So, no further questions asked, I said to myself: let's do this. I took out a student loan, applied for my visa, and bought the earliest flight I could find to Spain. Spain is cheaper than New York, I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I had a good friend willing to receive me for the first few days. It made sense. What I didn't realize was that I was bringing all my habits with me. Nothing changed much at first. Drinking was usual, partying too. Sleeping late was still a thing. And honestly, I didn't know you could drink as much — or even more — in Spain as in my country. Turns out it's just an international thing.
The move that was supposed to change everything
Back in 2015, a trip to New York opened something in me. Seeing new places, mixing with new people — I came back convinced that I needed to leave my country and explore something different. I was under the impression that the environment I was in was going to define who I really was. So, no further questions asked, I said to myself: let's do this. I took out a student loan, applied for my visa, and bought the earliest flight I could find to Spain. Spain is cheaper than New York, I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I had a good friend willing to receive me for the first few days. It made sense. What I didn't realize was that I was bringing all my habits with me. Nothing changed much at first. Drinking was usual, partying too. Sleeping late was still a thing. And honestly, I didn't know you could drink as much — or even more — in Spain as in my country. Turns out it's just an international thing.
The move that was supposed to change everything
Back in 2015, a trip to New York opened something in me. Seeing new places, mixing with new people — I came back convinced that I needed to leave my country and explore something different. I was under the impression that the environment I was in was going to define who I really was. So, no further questions asked, I said to myself: let's do this. I took out a student loan, applied for my visa, and bought the earliest flight I could find to Spain. Spain is cheaper than New York, I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I had a good friend willing to receive me for the first few days. It made sense. What I didn't realize was that I was bringing all my habits with me. Nothing changed much at first. Drinking was usual, partying too. Sleeping late was still a thing. And honestly, I didn't know you could drink as much — or even more — in Spain as in my country. Turns out it's just an international thing.
Me with a friend in Times Square. Year 2015.
Me with a friend in Times Square. Year 2015.
Me with a friend in Times Square. Year 2015.
Me with a friend in Times Square. Year 2015.
Me with a friend in Times Square. Year 2015.
My first step into tech — and the slow descent
As the days went by, I started enjoying the Spanish way of life and decided I had to do something to stay. So I began applying for jobs. I landed at Waynabox, a travel-tech startup with genuinely cool people. I started as a graphic designer and eventually grew into a Product Designer role — my first real position in tech product. I learned so much there, and I owe a lot to those people. But the company was growing fast, and like many startups, the pace and expectations were intense. I found myself constantly taking on new responsibilities far beyond what I was used to at that stage of my career. And at the same time, I was still carrying all the habits I had before entering tech. Getting drunk, staying up late, not sleeping, eating whatever, not taking care of myself. And little by little, that combination — a highly demanding environment plus zero self-care — pushed me slowly into burnout. I was probably around 90kg, barely any muscle definition, and wasn't feeling good about myself overall. My mental and physical health were both on the line.
My first step into tech — and the slow descent
As the days went by, I started enjoying the Spanish way of life and decided I had to do something to stay. So I began applying for jobs. I landed at Waynabox, a travel-tech startup with genuinely cool people. I started as a graphic designer and eventually grew into a Product Designer role — my first real position in tech product. I learned so much there, and I owe a lot to those people. But the company was growing fast, and like many startups, the pace and expectations were intense. I found myself constantly taking on new responsibilities far beyond what I was used to at that stage of my career. And at the same time, I was still carrying all the habits I had before entering tech. Getting drunk, staying up late, not sleeping, eating whatever, not taking care of myself. And little by little, that combination — a highly demanding environment plus zero self-care — pushed me slowly into burnout. I was probably around 90kg, barely any muscle definition, and wasn't feeling good about myself overall. My mental and physical health were both on the line.
My first step into tech — and the slow descent
As the days went by, I started enjoying the Spanish way of life and decided I had to do something to stay. So I began applying for jobs. I landed at Waynabox, a travel-tech startup with genuinely cool people. I started as a graphic designer and eventually grew into a Product Designer role — my first real position in tech product. I learned so much there, and I owe a lot to those people. But the company was growing fast, and like many startups, the pace and expectations were intense. I found myself constantly taking on new responsibilities far beyond what I was used to at that stage of my career. And at the same time, I was still carrying all the habits I had before entering tech. Getting drunk, staying up late, not sleeping, eating whatever, not taking care of myself. And little by little, that combination — a highly demanding environment plus zero self-care — pushed me slowly into burnout. I was probably around 90kg, barely any muscle definition, and wasn't feeling good about myself overall. My mental and physical health were both on the line.
My first step into tech — and the slow descent
As the days went by, I started enjoying the Spanish way of life and decided I had to do something to stay. So I began applying for jobs. I landed at Waynabox, a travel-tech startup with genuinely cool people. I started as a graphic designer and eventually grew into a Product Designer role — my first real position in tech product. I learned so much there, and I owe a lot to those people. But the company was growing fast, and like many startups, the pace and expectations were intense. I found myself constantly taking on new responsibilities far beyond what I was used to at that stage of my career. And at the same time, I was still carrying all the habits I had before entering tech. Getting drunk, staying up late, not sleeping, eating whatever, not taking care of myself. And little by little, that combination — a highly demanding environment plus zero self-care — pushed me slowly into burnout. I was probably around 90kg, barely any muscle definition, and wasn't feeling good about myself overall. My mental and physical health were both on the line.
My first step into tech — and the slow descent
As the days went by, I started enjoying the Spanish way of life and decided I had to do something to stay. So I began applying for jobs. I landed at Waynabox, a travel-tech startup with genuinely cool people. I started as a graphic designer and eventually grew into a Product Designer role — my first real position in tech product. I learned so much there, and I owe a lot to those people. But the company was growing fast, and like many startups, the pace and expectations were intense. I found myself constantly taking on new responsibilities far beyond what I was used to at that stage of my career. And at the same time, I was still carrying all the habits I had before entering tech. Getting drunk, staying up late, not sleeping, eating whatever, not taking care of myself. And little by little, that combination — a highly demanding environment plus zero self-care — pushed me slowly into burnout. I was probably around 90kg, barely any muscle definition, and wasn't feeling good about myself overall. My mental and physical health were both on the line.
The mistake I made trying to fix it
I thought changing company would solve it. So I moved into a Product Manager role at another startup — not as a designer this time, but as a Product Manager... What I didn't know was that as a PM, I was about to sink even deeper. That was rock bottom. I needed to stop. So I did. I stopped working entirely, and took time for myself — for the first time ever — to think and figure out what I was actually willing to do, and what not. I knew I couldn't handle another demanding tech role in my current mental state. So I had to fix myself first.
The mistake I made trying to fix it
I thought changing company would solve it. So I moved into a Product Manager role at another startup — not as a designer this time, but as a Product Manager... What I didn't know was that as a PM, I was about to sink even deeper. That was rock bottom. I needed to stop. So I did. I stopped working entirely, and took time for myself — for the first time ever — to think and figure out what I was actually willing to do, and what not. I knew I couldn't handle another demanding tech role in my current mental state. So I had to fix myself first.
The mistake I made trying to fix it
I thought changing company would solve it. So I moved into a Product Manager role at another startup — not as a designer this time, but as a Product Manager... What I didn't know was that as a PM, I was about to sink even deeper. That was rock bottom. I needed to stop. So I did. I stopped working entirely, and took time for myself — for the first time ever — to think and figure out what I was actually willing to do, and what not. I knew I couldn't handle another demanding tech role in my current mental state. So I had to fix myself first.
The mistake I made trying to fix it
I thought changing company would solve it. So I moved into a Product Manager role at another startup — not as a designer this time, but as a Product Manager... What I didn't know was that as a PM, I was about to sink even deeper. That was rock bottom. I needed to stop. So I did. I stopped working entirely, and took time for myself — for the first time ever — to think and figure out what I was actually willing to do, and what not. I knew I couldn't handle another demanding tech role in my current mental state. So I had to fix myself first.
The mistake I made trying to fix it
I thought changing company would solve it. So I moved into a Product Manager role at another startup — not as a designer this time, but as a Product Manager... What I didn't know was that as a PM, I was about to sink even deeper. That was rock bottom. I needed to stop. So I did. I stopped working entirely, and took time for myself — for the first time ever — to think and figure out what I was actually willing to do, and what not. I knew I couldn't handle another demanding tech role in my current mental state. So I had to fix myself first.
What actually changed things
The first thing I explored was mindfulness. I'd heard about it, it genuinely called my attention, and I thought it could be an interesting way to manage stress. So I took a coaching. At the same time, I started paying attention to my physical health and nutrition seriously — for the first time ever. I had a feeling that by fixing my physique, other areas of my life were going to follow. As if the discipline I was building around this was going to transfer into work, finances, relationships, and everything else. I think I was right. I was on a tight budget and not working, so a gym membership wasn't something I wanted to afford. I started running and doing calisthenics instead — and it was perfect. And then something happened that I didn't expect. As I started taking care of myself — as my mental peace grew — my desire to drink, smoke, eat junk, and stay up late just slowly disappeared. My anxiety was at an all-time low. Not because I forced anything. Just because I was finally taking care of myself. I started losing weight. I began to see some muscle. I felt more centered, more sharp, more positive about things in general. I slept better. My mood swings basically disappeared. One thing that also surprised me: as I got healthier physically and mentally, I became genuinely more curious about the world. I started reading a lot, asking deeper questions, building more meaningful relationships with people. By summer 2023, I had finally reached the low-teens of body fat for the first time in my life. I felt confident and ready for whatever came next.
What actually changed things
The first thing I explored was mindfulness. I'd heard about it, it genuinely called my attention, and I thought it could be an interesting way to manage stress. So I took a coaching. At the same time, I started paying attention to my physical health and nutrition seriously — for the first time ever. I had a feeling that by fixing my physique, other areas of my life were going to follow. As if the discipline I was building around this was going to transfer into work, finances, relationships, and everything else. I think I was right. I was on a tight budget and not working, so a gym membership wasn't something I wanted to afford. I started running and doing calisthenics instead — and it was perfect. And then something happened that I didn't expect. As I started taking care of myself — as my mental peace grew — my desire to drink, smoke, eat junk, and stay up late just slowly disappeared. My anxiety was at an all-time low. Not because I forced anything. Just because I was finally taking care of myself. I started losing weight. I began to see some muscle. I felt more centered, more sharp, more positive about things in general. I slept better. My mood swings basically disappeared. One thing that also surprised me: as I got healthier physically and mentally, I became genuinely more curious about the world. I started reading a lot, asking deeper questions, building more meaningful relationships with people. By summer 2023, I had finally reached the low-teens of body fat for the first time in my life. I felt confident and ready for whatever came next.
What actually changed things
The first thing I explored was mindfulness. I'd heard about it, it genuinely called my attention, and I thought it could be an interesting way to manage stress. So I took a coaching. At the same time, I started paying attention to my physical health and nutrition seriously — for the first time ever. I had a feeling that by fixing my physique, other areas of my life were going to follow. As if the discipline I was building around this was going to transfer into work, finances, relationships, and everything else. I think I was right. I was on a tight budget and not working, so a gym membership wasn't something I wanted to afford. I started running and doing calisthenics instead — and it was perfect. And then something happened that I didn't expect. As I started taking care of myself — as my mental peace grew — my desire to drink, smoke, eat junk, and stay up late just slowly disappeared. My anxiety was at an all-time low. Not because I forced anything. Just because I was finally taking care of myself. I started losing weight. I began to see some muscle. I felt more centered, more sharp, more positive about things in general. I slept better. My mood swings basically disappeared. One thing that also surprised me: as I got healthier physically and mentally, I became genuinely more curious about the world. I started reading a lot, asking deeper questions, building more meaningful relationships with people. By summer 2023, I had finally reached the low-teens of body fat for the first time in my life. I felt confident and ready for whatever came next.
What actually changed things
The first thing I explored was mindfulness. I'd heard about it, it genuinely called my attention, and I thought it could be an interesting way to manage stress. So I took a coaching. At the same time, I started paying attention to my physical health and nutrition seriously — for the first time ever. I had a feeling that by fixing my physique, other areas of my life were going to follow. As if the discipline I was building around this was going to transfer into work, finances, relationships, and everything else. I think I was right. I was on a tight budget and not working, so a gym membership wasn't something I wanted to afford. I started running and doing calisthenics instead — and it was perfect. And then something happened that I didn't expect. As I started taking care of myself — as my mental peace grew — my desire to drink, smoke, eat junk, and stay up late just slowly disappeared. My anxiety was at an all-time low. Not because I forced anything. Just because I was finally taking care of myself. I started losing weight. I began to see some muscle. I felt more centered, more sharp, more positive about things in general. I slept better. My mood swings basically disappeared. One thing that also surprised me: as I got healthier physically and mentally, I became genuinely more curious about the world. I started reading a lot, asking deeper questions, building more meaningful relationships with people. By summer 2023, I had finally reached the low-teens of body fat for the first time in my life. I felt confident and ready for whatever came next.
What actually changed things
The first thing I explored was mindfulness. I'd heard about it, it genuinely called my attention, and I thought it could be an interesting way to manage stress. So I took a coaching. At the same time, I started paying attention to my physical health and nutrition seriously — for the first time ever. I had a feeling that by fixing my physique, other areas of my life were going to follow. As if the discipline I was building around this was going to transfer into work, finances, relationships, and everything else. I think I was right. I was on a tight budget and not working, so a gym membership wasn't something I wanted to afford. I started running and doing calisthenics instead — and it was perfect. And then something happened that I didn't expect. As I started taking care of myself — as my mental peace grew — my desire to drink, smoke, eat junk, and stay up late just slowly disappeared. My anxiety was at an all-time low. Not because I forced anything. Just because I was finally taking care of myself. I started losing weight. I began to see some muscle. I felt more centered, more sharp, more positive about things in general. I slept better. My mood swings basically disappeared. One thing that also surprised me: as I got healthier physically and mentally, I became genuinely more curious about the world. I started reading a lot, asking deeper questions, building more meaningful relationships with people. By summer 2023, I had finally reached the low-teens of body fat for the first time in my life. I felt confident and ready for whatever came next.
What happened to the career
Here's the interesting part. During all of this, I had landed two more Senior Product positions — and the funny thing is, I wasn't even putting all my energy into finding a job. I was focused on taking care of myself, and making work just another piece of the puzzle. The debt got paid off. I moved in with my partner. We adopted a small dog. And I started living the kind of lifestyle I can genuinely be proud of today. All of it started by taking care of the basics: building discipline around exercise, and taking care of my health — both physically and mentally.
What happened to the career
Here's the interesting part. During all of this, I had landed two more Senior Product positions — and the funny thing is, I wasn't even putting all my energy into finding a job. I was focused on taking care of myself, and making work just another piece of the puzzle. The debt got paid off. I moved in with my partner. We adopted a small dog. And I started living the kind of lifestyle I can genuinely be proud of today. All of it started by taking care of the basics: building discipline around exercise, and taking care of my health — both physically and mentally.
What happened to the career
Here's the interesting part. During all of this, I had landed two more Senior Product positions — and the funny thing is, I wasn't even putting all my energy into finding a job. I was focused on taking care of myself, and making work just another piece of the puzzle. The debt got paid off. I moved in with my partner. We adopted a small dog. And I started living the kind of lifestyle I can genuinely be proud of today. All of it started by taking care of the basics: building discipline around exercise, and taking care of my health — both physically and mentally.
What happened to the career
Here's the interesting part. During all of this, I had landed two more Senior Product positions — and the funny thing is, I wasn't even putting all my energy into finding a job. I was focused on taking care of myself, and making work just another piece of the puzzle. The debt got paid off. I moved in with my partner. We adopted a small dog. And I started living the kind of lifestyle I can genuinely be proud of today. All of it started by taking care of the basics: building discipline around exercise, and taking care of my health — both physically and mentally.
What happened to the career
Here's the interesting part. During all of this, I had landed two more Senior Product positions — and the funny thing is, I wasn't even putting all my energy into finding a job. I was focused on taking care of myself, and making work just another piece of the puzzle. The debt got paid off. I moved in with my partner. We adopted a small dog. And I started living the kind of lifestyle I can genuinely be proud of today. All of it started by taking care of the basics: building discipline around exercise, and taking care of my health — both physically and mentally.
The bottom line
I spent years thinking the environment was the issue. The country, the company, the role. It wasn't. I was the variable that needed to change. The discipline I built around my health transferred into every other area of my life. And everything — work, finances, relationships, focus — improved as a direct consequence. If you're in tech and you're feeling the weight of it, the burnout, the blur between work and life, the body quietly paying the price — I've been there. Deeper than I'd like to admit. And I got out. Not by grinding harder. By stepping back and building something sustainable. That's what I help people work through in my coaching.
The bottom line
I spent years thinking the environment was the issue. The country, the company, the role. It wasn't. I was the variable that needed to change. The discipline I built around my health transferred into every other area of my life. And everything — work, finances, relationships, focus — improved as a direct consequence. If you're in tech and you're feeling the weight of it, the burnout, the blur between work and life, the body quietly paying the price — I've been there. Deeper than I'd like to admit. And I got out. Not by grinding harder. By stepping back and building something sustainable. That's what I help people work through in my coaching.
The bottom line
I spent years thinking the environment was the issue. The country, the company, the role. It wasn't. I was the variable that needed to change. The discipline I built around my health transferred into every other area of my life. And everything — work, finances, relationships, focus — improved as a direct consequence. If you're in tech and you're feeling the weight of it, the burnout, the blur between work and life, the body quietly paying the price — I've been there. Deeper than I'd like to admit. And I got out. Not by grinding harder. By stepping back and building something sustainable. That's what I help people work through in my coaching.
The bottom line
I spent years thinking the environment was the issue. The country, the company, the role. It wasn't. I was the variable that needed to change. The discipline I built around my health transferred into every other area of my life. And everything — work, finances, relationships, focus — improved as a direct consequence. If you're in tech and you're feeling the weight of it, the burnout, the blur between work and life, the body quietly paying the price — I've been there. Deeper than I'd like to admit. And I got out. Not by grinding harder. By stepping back and building something sustainable. That's what I help people work through in my coaching.
The bottom line
I spent years thinking the environment was the issue. The country, the company, the role. It wasn't. I was the variable that needed to change. The discipline I built around my health transferred into every other area of my life. And everything — work, finances, relationships, focus — improved as a direct consequence. If you're in tech and you're feeling the weight of it, the burnout, the blur between work and life, the body quietly paying the price — I've been there. Deeper than I'd like to admit. And I got out. Not by grinding harder. By stepping back and building something sustainable. That's what I help people work through in my coaching.