How do you build big-without burning out? At 16, Mack wanted what many of us want: the freedom of a good income, a place to call home, and the option to step back one day. By 24, he'd jumped from national retail to telecoms sales to banking, then recruitment, then a global role in funeral supplies - doubling his salary, flying for work, and ticking every box that "success" is supposed to look like. Then came the cracks. Then the crash. Building - Burn-Out - Balance is a frank account of how fast progress can turn into fragile foundations - and how to rebuild without losing your drive. It's written for readers 16-30: school leavers, apprentices, new graduates, early professionals, and anyone who feels that quiet pressure to be "further along." You'll get: Part One: The Climb - How to get your first break, learn sales the right way, and turn early wins into momentum (without becoming your metrics). Part Two: The Crash - What burnout actually feels like, how identity gets tangled in achievement, and why "pushing through" isn't resilience. Part Three: The Shift - Reframing goals (money, mortgage, retirement) into tools, not trophies; building family, peace, and routines; choosing presence on purpose. Part Four: For the Reader - Practical frameworks: the Work-Money-Time triangle, "Define Your Season," the Enough List, monthly self check-ins, and questions you'll actually use. This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation - with concrete scenes (upselling trainers, "sell me this pen," the first bank lead script, the recruitment cold call), and simple tools that scale with you. The book urges ambition but protects mental health. It doesn't shame big goals; it helps you pick the right big goals for you - and build guardrails so you can still enjoy the life they're meant to improve. If you've ever wondered: Do I need a degree to be valuable? How do I stand out with no experience? What are the early signs I'm running on empty? How do I choose between work I love, money I need, and time I want? ...this book will meet you where you are-and help you take your next step with clarity. For fans of practical, no-nonsense self development that's rooted in real jobs, real pressure, and real change. This book contains honest discussion of burnout and periods of low mood. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or local support services.