Burn Bright: How to Sustain High Performance Without Burning Out
Mon, Sep 14
|Virtual Event
Why do some people burn out while others continue to perform at a high level and thrive?


Time & Location
Sep 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Virtual Event
About the Event
Burn Bright: How to Sustain High Performance Without Burning Out
A Fireside Chat with Nick Petrie and Bridget Ruiz
Why do some people burn out while others continue to perform at a high level and thrive?
Nick Petrie has spent the past five years studying that question. His research looked at high performers in demanding environments and uncovered a small group of people who were able to sustain high performance with remarkably low levels of stress. What were they doing differently?
Those findings became the 10 "thriver habits" at the heart of Nick's new book, Burn Bright: 10 Habits to Sustain High Performance in an Always-On World.
Join Sixth Wing's Bridget Ruiz for a candid conversation with Nick about what his research revealed, why burnout is rarely caused by one thing, and the practical habits that can help people perform, grow, and stay healthy over the long term. They'll also…
