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Coles RUNNING ON EMPTY A Novel About Burnout, Ambition, and Learning to Stay at Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon, BC
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She had everything she worked for—so why did she feel completely empty?
In RUNNING ON EMPTY , a driven 28-year-old corporate high-performer looks successful on paper—promotion track, city life, independence.
But behind the polished LinkedIn profile?
Burnout. Panic attacks. Emotional numbness.
When her body finally forces her to stop, she must confront the question she's avoided for years:
Who are you when achievement isn't enough?
This raw, unfiltered novel speaks directly to ambitious 18–35-year-olds navigating hustle culture, comparison traps, and quiet mental breakdowns.
Inside, you'll discover:
• The hidden psychology of high-functioning burnout—and how it slowly takes over
• Why hyper-independence feels powerful… but destroys intimacy
• The comparison spiral fueled by social media and career pressure
• The emotional cost of "keeping it together" for everyone else
• What it really takes to rebuild identity after collapse
If you've ever felt behind… numb… exhausted… or secretly terrified that you're the only one falling apart—this story will hit home.
Readers are calling it "uncomfortably honest," "deeply relatable," and "a mirror for our generation."
This isn't just a novel.
It's a wake-up call.
If you keep running on empty, eventually the engine stops.
Buy now and experience the story that names what so many young professionals are afraid to admit.
She had everything she worked for—so why did she feel completely empty?
In RUNNING ON EMPTY , a driven 28-year-old corporate high-performer looks successful on paper—promotion track, city life, independence.
But behind the polished LinkedIn profile?
Burnout. Panic attacks. Emotional numbness.
When her body finally forces her to stop, she must confront the question she's avoided for years:
Who are you when achievement isn't enough?
This raw, unfiltered novel speaks directly to ambitious 18–35-year-olds navigating hustle culture, comparison traps, and quiet mental breakdowns.
Inside, you'll discover:
• The hidden psychology of high-functioning burnout—and how it slowly takes over
• Why hyper-independence feels powerful… but destroys intimacy
• The comparison spiral fueled by social media and career pressure
• The emotional cost of "keeping it together" for everyone else
• What it really takes to rebuild identity after collapse
If you've ever felt behind… numb… exhausted… or secretly terrified that you're the only one falling apart—this story will hit home.
Readers are calling it "uncomfortably honest," "deeply relatable," and "a mirror for our generation."
This isn't just a novel.
It's a wake-up call.
If you keep running on empty, eventually the engine stops.
Buy now and experience the story that names what so many young professionals are afraid to admit.
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