Welcome to Episode 6 of Sports Creatives Anonymous, a deeply vulnerable dive with me, your host, Clayton Jones.

For years, I thought the demanding hours, relentless pressure and people were the reason I left the sports creative industry not once, but twice. But each exit revealed a harder truth: The burnout, the discontent, it all came from within me.

This is my recovery story. I get raw about the grip of perfectionism, people-pleasing and chasing validation – a journey that led me to rock bottom and ultimately, to crucial self-discovery, including being diagnosed like ADHD and BPD.

If you've ever felt "done" with the work, exhausted by the hustle or just trying to figure out who you are behind the lens, this episode is for you. Learn how setting boundaries, letting go of external validation, and truly understanding myself finally allowed me to thrive on my own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Why "leaving" doesn't always fix the real problem.
• The hidden costs of perfectionism and people-pleasing.
• How finding yourself can transform your relationship with your work.
• That you are not alone in this journey.

Tune in if you're ready to explore the uncomfortable truth and find your path to peace in the sports creative world.

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