It all means nothing in the end
summary
Chronicles an existential burnout that starts with journaling the thought "it all means nothing" and traces a concrete recovery: defines a core perspective via Sarah Wachter‑Boettcher’s coaching framework, pivots from chasing external validation, runs inclusive docs training for developers, and replaces an unattainable book with a measurable project — a six‑episode podcast called Systems of Harm that ships. Practical tools: journaling, achievable goals, progress markers, and intentional role choices after going freelance in January 2020.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:02Existential crisis focus
- 6:31Personal disengagement
- 15:53Reevaluating work meaning
- 22:24Purpose-driven goals
- 30:57Disconnecting from validation
- 37:23Conclusion
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