Overheating – A Primer
Engines overheat when pushed beyond design limits. Humans work the same way. The warning signs appear long before catastrophic failure
Time Off Is Actually Time On
Although today started rather joyfully, and I even took a different route to work , enjoying one of the many breathtaking vistas of Lisbon, it somehow
A Little Bit Of Rest
I have a really hard time resting. When I get into "work mode" I summon all the resources available in the moment and keep pushing forward.
A Few Downsides Of The Overachiever Syndrome
Overachieving has costs—burnout, relationship neglect, diminishing returns. Success addiction creates treadmill you can't exit
Free Time Anxiety
Free time creates anxiety when productivity becomes identity. Empty calendar threatens self-worth. The paradox—rest becomes stressful
5 Early Signs Of Burnout – And The Most Common Cause For It
Burnout signs—exhaustion, cynicism, inefficacy, detachment, physical symptoms. Common cause—sustained mismatch between effort and meaning
The Real Cost Of Being An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship costs more than money. Real price includes relationships, health, certainty—freedom trades for different constraints
Maintaining Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm requires deliberate maintenance. Energy naturally depletes without renewal—sustained passion demands conscious cultivation