BURNOUT TO BREAKTHROUGH
The Optimal Performance
Playbook for Founders
Get the performance architecture for the founder who refuses to choose between high-growth or good health.
What is included:
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The Burnout to Breakthrough Guide
Stop grinding yourself into the ground and optimize your health and nervous system for maximum performance in business and life.
A man works at a computer in a dimly lit office cubicle, illuminated by a desk lamp.
"Hustle harder" is a lie that is killing your businesses.
Most founders think that working 80-hour weeks, sleeping 4 hours a night and working harder is the key to success. I disagree and learned the hard way that it does the opposite. I built this guide to give you the operating system I wish I had back when I started off as a founder.
No fluff, no platitudes, just the exact frameworks, systems, bio-hacks, and mindset shifts I used to go from burnout to millions in revenue while living a life of freedom.
Why This Guide Exists
Founders are told to "sacrifice now and relax later," a lie that convinces us to trade our everything for a future "exit".
I used to believe this lie, and now I am sharing the exact system I used to build a life where I no longer have to choose between success, wellbeing or my lifestyle.
Inside, you will learn:
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What’s Inside
the Guide
1. The Science of Burnout
How burnout and "hustle" is impacting your body, wellbeing and your company's success.
2. The Systems > Hustle Way
The mindset shift from grinding harder to building smarter with leverage and systems.
3. The Breakthrough Protocol
An 8-week operational framework to eliminate burnout while still hitting your targets and enjoying your life.
4. Optimizing Your Hardware
Engineer peak biological performance so your body can handle the demands of scaling.
By Nik Vassev
Nik Vassev with dark hair and glasses wearing a burgundy suit jacket and white shirt, smiling at the camera.
I have burned out too many times so you don't have to.
This guide is what helped me get back to thriving while building companies that perform better than when I was stuck "hustling" doing 996. I hope this helps you build your dream company on your own terms while thriving.
Credentials & Experience:
"The world doesn't need another burnt-out founder acting as a martyr. It needs more leaders who are energised, clear-headed, and thriving."
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you dive in.
Who is this for?
If you're a founder or business owner who's working long hours, feeling drained, and wondering why the results aren't matching the effort, yes. This guide was built for high-performers who know something needs to change but don't want to slow down their business to fix it. You don't have to. You just need better systems.
Is this really free?
Yes. No credit card, no upsell wall, no catch. You get the full guide for free.
How long will it take to see results?
The guide is built as an 8-week protocol, but you don't have to wait 8 weeks to feel a difference. Most founders notice improved energy and focus within the first two weeks just by fixing their sleep and eliminating context switching. The compound effect kicks in as you layer in each week.
Is this just theory or can I actually use this?
No theory. This is the exact system I used to stop doing 80-hour weeks while still growing my company. Every section includes specific tools, protocols, and step-by-step actions you can start implementing today.