Exhausted, Self-doubt
Exhausted, Self-doubt
Exhausted, Self-doubt
Peace without the Applause
Peace without the Applause
Peace without the Applause
Before becoming the Founder of Fourth Gen Labs, Christian felt driven to please everyone, wore a mask to stay reliable, and burned out while neglecting himself.
Before becoming the Founder of Fourth Gen Labs, Christian felt driven to please everyone, wore a mask to stay reliable, and burned out while neglecting himself.
Before becoming the Founder of Fourth Gen Labs, Christian felt driven to please everyone, wore a mask to stay reliable, and burned out while neglecting himself.
The challenge
The challenge
The challenge
Christian carried the weight of everyone’s needs at work and home, saying yes to stay valued. The mask and perfectionism left him drained, resentful, and triggering old abandonment fears.
Christian carried the weight of everyone’s needs at work and home, saying yes to stay valued. The mask and perfectionism left him drained, resentful, and triggering old abandonment fears.
Christian carried the weight of everyone’s needs at work and home, saying yes to stay valued. The mask and perfectionism left him drained, resentful, and triggering old abandonment fears.
Christian
Christian
Christian
The Journey
The Journey
The Journey
Burnout, frustration, and strained relationships made it clear his cup was empty. Seeing childhood abandonment show up in how he reacted to others pushed him to choose different route.
Starting Point
Christian connected the drive for perfection and constant people pleasing to childhood trauma he had not named before. He started asking deeper “why” questions, practicing honest reflection, and noticing when he was performing for approval instead of acting from purpose. He learned to spot the mask in real time and pause before reacting, rather than letting old fears steer the moment.
As he filled his own cup first, he gave himself permission to say no, protect his energy, and observe his circle. With clearer boundaries, he stopped expecting others to carry burdens he never asked them to hold. The result was more freedom, healthier relationships, and a sharper vision for Fourth Gen Labs. He also began weaving these principles into how he serves clients, prioritizing mutual investment and sustainability.
Starting Point
Christian connected the drive for perfection and constant people pleasing to childhood trauma he had not named before. He started asking deeper “why” questions, practicing honest reflection, and noticing when he was performing for approval instead of acting from purpose. He learned to spot the mask in real time and pause before reacting, rather than letting old fears steer the moment.
As he filled his own cup first, he gave himself permission to say no, protect his energy, and observe his circle. With clearer boundaries, he stopped expecting others to carry burdens he never asked them to hold. The result was more freedom, healthier relationships, and a sharper vision for Fourth Gen Labs. He also began weaving these principles into how he serves clients, prioritizing mutual investment and sustainability.
Starting Point
Christian connected the drive for perfection and constant people pleasing to childhood trauma he had not named before. He started asking deeper “why” questions, practicing honest reflection, and noticing when he was performing for approval instead of acting from purpose. He learned to spot the mask in real time and pause before reacting, rather than letting old fears steer the moment.
As he filled his own cup first, he gave himself permission to say no, protect his energy, and observe his circle. With clearer boundaries, he stopped expecting others to carry burdens he never asked them to hold. The result was more freedom, healthier relationships, and a sharper vision for Fourth Gen Labs. He also began weaving these principles into how he serves clients, prioritizing mutual investment and sustainability.
"If I'm not full, if I'm not overflowing, I can't give somebody something that I don't have."
"If I'm not full, if I'm not overflowing, I can't give somebody something that I don't have."
Christian
Christian
"If I'm not full, if I'm not overflowing, I can't give somebody something that I don't have."
Christian
Our Approach
80 Grit’s workshops and one-on-one coaching created the brave space Christian needed to drop the mask without judgment. The sessions were not about performing or pushing harder. They were a place to tell the truth, name the root, and practice new responses before taking them back into real life.
Instead of trying to outwork burnout, Christian learned to listen to what it was signaling. Where was the pressure coming from? What fear was it protecting him from? What boundaries would keep his cup full without cutting people off? With guidance and reflection, he started choosing clarity over automatic yeses, and self-respect over perfection.
Over time, he showed up differently in the same situations. He set limits without guilt. He stopped over-explaining. He gave himself permission to be human while still being dependable. That shift created space for healthier relationships, stronger leadership, and a business vision built on alignment rather than exhaustion.
Final Reflections
Today, Christian feels freer and more aligned. He treats growth as a continuous practice, not a one-time fix, and he protects his energy with intention. With a clearer vision and healthier boundaries, he leads his work with purpose and builds relationships that feel reciprocal, not draining.
Our Approach
80 Grit’s workshops and one-on-one coaching created the brave space Christian needed to drop the mask without judgment. The sessions were not about performing or pushing harder. They were a place to tell the truth, name the root, and practice new responses before taking them back into real life.
Instead of trying to outwork burnout, Christian learned to listen to what it was signaling. Where was the pressure coming from? What fear was it protecting him from? What boundaries would keep his cup full without cutting people off? With guidance and reflection, he started choosing clarity over automatic yeses, and self-respect over perfection.
Over time, he showed up differently in the same situations. He set limits without guilt. He stopped over-explaining. He gave himself permission to be human while still being dependable. That shift created space for healthier relationships, stronger leadership, and a business vision built on alignment rather than exhaustion.
Final Reflections
Today, Christian feels freer and more aligned. He treats growth as a continuous practice, not a one-time fix, and he protects his energy with intention. With a clearer vision and healthier boundaries, he leads his work with purpose and builds relationships that feel reciprocal, not draining.
Our Approach
80 Grit’s workshops and one-on-one coaching created the brave space Christian needed to drop the mask without judgment. The sessions were not about performing or pushing harder. They were a place to tell the truth, name the root, and practice new responses before taking them back into real life.
Instead of trying to outwork burnout, Christian learned to listen to what it was signaling. Where was the pressure coming from? What fear was it protecting him from? What boundaries would keep his cup full without cutting people off? With guidance and reflection, he started choosing clarity over automatic yeses, and self-respect over perfection.
Over time, he showed up differently in the same situations. He set limits without guilt. He stopped over-explaining. He gave himself permission to be human while still being dependable. That shift created space for healthier relationships, stronger leadership, and a business vision built on alignment rather than exhaustion.
Final Reflections
Today, Christian feels freer and more aligned. He treats growth as a continuous practice, not a one-time fix, and he protects his energy with intention. With a clearer vision and healthier boundaries, he leads his work with purpose and builds relationships that feel reciprocal, not draining.