It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal

Five Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive

Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 06/03/2026
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

What causes betrayal? Sometimes, people mistake burnout for betrayal, which stems from having one's expectations come up short and one's worldview shattered. In It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal, Lora Cheadle offers five tools as part of the FUEL UP toolbox to help readers manage expectations and overcome feelings of betrayal. These five tools include finding your way, uncovering the truth, managing expectations, learning to laugh, and keeping promises. Find the strength to stay motivated, have a strong identity, and live with purpose. Examine the root causes of burnout and remember, solutions to your unique problems may not be the same as those for others. Learn to recognize your subconscious expectations, set healthy boundaries, strive for effective communication, and use humor to build bridges. The book also delves into overcoming negative bias and preventing self-betrayal.

It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal will appeal to all kinds of readers, including business leaders, managers, university students, or even a McDonald's employee. You will find some fundamental truths to help you navigate life's challenges. Author Lora Cheadle explores the primary drivers that cause people to feel a sense of betrayal in life and provides essential tools to overcome those feelings and face the world with positivity and purposeful action. Every affirmation and observation in this book can be applied in everyday life. Cheadle's insights are practical and will resonate with readers regardless of their background. It's an engaging and enlightening guide that gives you a sense of hope. You can open any page of the book and find an affirmation that will instantly click with you. Highly recommended.