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May 2023
54m 13s

Avoid Burnout w/Ryan Garretson

Syd & Mike
About this episode

In this episode, we tackle the serious issue of burnout. We share our own tips and tricks for avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. From finding humor in stressful situations to taking time to recharge and relax, we'll cover it all with plenty of laughter along the way. So tune in and learn how to avoid burning out while still achieving your goals and making time for the things that matter most. After all, laughter is the best medicine for stress! Our guest is writer and director, Ryan Garretson.


Guest Bio: Ryan Garretson is a lifelong devotee of the art of the moving image. As a writer, director, cinematographer and editor he has worked on a wide range of short films, music videos, and documentaries. He is a founding member of the New York-based DIY filmmaking collective known as Video Mass. Currently, he is writing and developing a feature-length screenplay for an original work of modern horror cinema. You can find him on Instagram: @ryangarretson, or on his Website: https://www.ryang.work/


Show Notes:

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Mike Holt 4Ever - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC3T_s6vc5Y&t=88s

Preparing To Lose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLC5Wmtrd4k

Syrah - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDiDSXr2HHo&ab_channel=Syd%26Mike

Sluggo the Skullcrusher - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/251050161/f706e79794


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