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Brilliant Podcast Live Episode
Tristan Ahumada
July 24, 2026
Hello Brilliant!
Our latest conversation features author DJ DiDonna discussing a mildly uncomfortable concept: leaving your desk behind for a few months. We talk through the weird space between relentless output and finally remembering what a Tuesday afternoon looks like. We address "functional workaholism", a gentle term for running entirely on caffeine and momentum, and outline why stepping aside keeps you entirely sane. Listen Now!
On The Agenda:
Spotting your own functional workaholism before your nervous system makes the choice for you
Figuring out your time-off archetype (Achiever, Explorer, Seeker) so you avoid staring at the ceiling for ninety days
The rather inconvenient truth that two-thirds of sabbaticals are forced by exhaustion, along with steps to schedule yours voluntarily
"Am I a robot that's just made to work?", A perfectly reasonable question to ask a mirror at 2 AM.
Taking a long weekend offers temporary relief. Granting yourself the grace to exist as a regular human might just remind you who you are when nobody is demanding a deliverable. Watch Now!
Stay brilliant,
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