LaunchBox Blog

We live in a world where progress is measured in hours and days and where we are in a constant race to launch a new company, a new product, or a new feature. Who are we racing against - is it to meet our own expectations, to demonstrate worthiness to our investors, or is it to stay ahead of the competition? Regardless, the race comes at a cost. The cost may be the family and friendships we lack time to give attention to during the endless race, the cost may be our own life savings, the cost may be our health, or some combination of the above. At the same time, running at this fast pace for extended periods may cause burnout - maybe not today or tomorrow, but at some point people need to take a break.

What prompted me to put these thoughts on paper? I've been on such a break for the past few days. By day, I've been enjoying the fresh cool mountain air on the ski slopes. By night, I'm making sure that I've fully caught up on required communications and work. Is this a complete break - no. However, it is enough to reenergize.

So my advice to you is to take a few days off (maybe not completely) and go do something for you that is not work related. Your company will survive, the people working with you will still get things done in your absence and you will be more productive and energetic when you refocus on work.

Labels: Advice, Health, leadership, rest