burnout [noun]: exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration
intervene [verb]: to interfere with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process (as to prevent harm or improve functioning)
embrace [verb]: to accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
submission [noun]: the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person
sabotage [verb]: to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something)
recognition [noun]: acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality
carrot and stick method [noun]: a motivational approach that involves offering a “carrot” (a reward for good behavior) and a “stick” (a negative consequence for poor behavior)
crappy [adjective]: of extremely poor quality
trash-talk [verb]: to use insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize