Founders' Review Editorial

I first became interested in the topic of burnout after reading an article in Der Spiegel in the early 2000s. Since then, it's been a subject I've sought to understand better.

Burnout is more of a managerial term than a medical one. It's used to describe a situation where a high-performing individual suddenly loses their motivation and performance. The reasons behind this can often be a complex mix of psychological, biological, and societal factors.

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Every person and their life experiences are unique, which is likely why there's no definitive explanation or cure for burnout. However, by sharing our experiences, we may collectively contribute to a model that could potentially solve this issue in the future.

Let me share a bit about myself. I was trained in swimming by a professional swimmer who was quite strict due to his own achievements. Despite coming from a family of athletes, I didn't excel as I had hoped and eventually quit. However, the drive to do my best stayed with me.

This drive is beneficial, but it's best suited to activities like lap swimming, where you work independently and have all the data you need. You can adjust your lifestyle, nutrition, and training accordingly. But in this scenario, even a small change can disrupt your performance. Top performance in lap swimming is delicate.

Team sports like basketball, football, or soccer are different. You have to consider the actions of your opponents and aim to outperform them, rather than simply doing your best. There is uncertainty.

Pushing yourself too hard can lead to more stress and a weaker body, making you more susceptible to illnesses. This extra pressure can come from various sources, such as a manager, a colleague, or family responsibilities, especially when young children are involved. It's advisable to choose a supportive team during such periods.

There are risks everywhere. For instance, there was a news story about a woman who was found unconscious near a hospital in California and later died from poisoning. Parties, public places can often be risky for anyone, so it's important to stay vigilant.

I recall an incident in 2019 when I left a parking lot in East Palo Alto, once known as the murder capital of the United States. I felt fatigued and foggy for several hours and couldn't identify the cause. The burnout symptoms subsided after about two weeks. I had experienced a few other unexplainable events nearly a decade earlier.

Seeking help from doctors can sometimes be beneficial, but other times it may not yield the desired results. You might even receive different diagnoses from different doctors. Unfortunately, there's no physical test for burnout.

Based on the data I've collected, I've concluded that unique cases tied to certain locations were likely due to poisoning or adverse reactions to unknown chemicals. It's also clear that I'll never be able to definitively determine what caused them. Even if you can obtain a sample, a comprehensive chemical analysis can cost several thousand dollars.

Those with malicious intent have an advantage. There's a wealth of public information about the effects of overdoses and side effects of numerous prescription medicines. Doctors and patients can also benefit from this knowledge as it can aid in diagnosis.

Malicious individuals can easily access this public information, dissolve whatever substances they have, and distribute it in public places, potentially paying off hooligans with cryptocurrencies.

When you're constantly pushing your limits, working out every day, working hard, and dealing with stress, you become vulnerable. Even a minor change can have a significant impact on your health.

Statistical information indicating that an event is rare can suggest a causation. The statistics can point to poisoning or an adverse reaction to a rare chemical or medicine.

Perhaps in the future, artificial intelligence could help solve such mysteries and prevent burnout. With the availability of more accurate data, we might be able to treat burnout more effectively.