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Episode 1912:
Laura Stack explores how to navigate those high-pressure periods when taking time off just isn't an option. With practical strategies for managing mental fatigue, preserving energy, and staying productive even when you're running on empty, she reminds us that steady, sustainable performance beats burnout every time.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2016/04/on-the-ragged-edge-of-exhaustion-how-to-keep-going-when-you-cant-take-time-off/
Quotes to ponder:
"When you are overworked and exhausted, there is a kind of delirium, you are totally focused on the project."
"Your time off is your preventative maintenance."
"Better to produce steadily and reliably for years than to have a brief, spectacular career that ends suddenly and tragically."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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