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May 27, 2025 31 mins

Feeling overworked and undervalued? You might be operating below the resentment line—but you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, Amina AlTai, author of The Ambition Trap, shares four key strategies to help you set boundaries, stay motivated, and reclaim your career satisfaction. You’ll learn:

  • How to recognize when you’re operating below the resentment line and why it happens
  • Practical strategies to set boundaries, assess capacity, and navigate trade-offs
  • How to advocate for fair compensation and resources without fear of backlash


Show Notes

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Guest Resources:

Amina website: https://www.aminaaltai.com/

The Ambition Trap Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734356/the-ambition-trap-by-amina-altai-foreword-by-rachel-rodgers/

Overcome work conflicts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-overcome-workplace-conflict-5-strategies-that-work/id1434354911?i=1000532948090

Overcome the frozen (middle) career stage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-the-frozen-middle-career-stage/id1434354911?i=1000483134747 


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