The Relentless Pace and Finding Your True North

There’s an unwritten rule in the world of business, especially in our fast-paced, digital-driven era: “Keep up, or get left behind.”

Everywhere we turn, there’s a constant hum of the next big thing, a new tactic, or another mile-marker that apparently signifies success.

But as I write to you today, neck-deep in my ever-growing to-do list, I’ve hit pause.

Why?

Because I was physically, mentally and spiritually reminded of something crucial: that pace, that relentless drive — it’s not sustainable.

Not for our well-being, our creativity, or our sanity.

Truth? I am in the muck right now.

The thick, challenging muck where expectations of what “should be done” clash brutally with the reality of what I can handle.

And you know what?

It’s okay to admit that.

It’s okay to say, “This isn’t working for me.”

The Deceptive Lure of ‘Pushing Through’

We’re often told that if we push through, the rewards will be great.

But what’s the cost of that?

Sleepless nights?

Burnout?

Losing sight of why we started our journey in the first place?

I’ve been there.

Pushing, hustling, trying to check off every box on my list.

And while some praise that resilience, we must question: At what loss?

Permission to Reset

You have permission to re-evaluate.

To sit down with that list of yours and truly ask,

“What matters most right now?”

“What matters most overall?”

It’s imperative to recalibrate our goals around what truly matters, and what our mind and body genuinely need.

We need to protect our most valuable assets: our health, our well-being, and the original spark that ignited our entrepreneurial journey.

It was with this permission, that my team and I canceled upcoming events, rescheduled meetings, and moved the goalposts for several projects.

It was time to reset.