What Do You Do When You’re Burned Out But Can’t Afford to Stop?

What do you do when you’re burned out—but you can’t afford to stop? In this solo episode, Mark Brickey opens up about juggling injury, personal stress, and a growing creative workload while still pushing toward long-term goals. He shares how launching Brickey Vlog has added joy, structure, and even reinvestment to the chaos of freelance life—and why building systems for rest inside the hustle might be the only way to keep going.

It’s a raw, reflective look at how to keep momentum without burning out, how to gamify your goals, and what it means to honor the promises you made to your younger self—even when you’re exhausted.