Feel like you’re running full speed, only to realize it's a marathon? Yeah, me too. I once tried juggling five startups at once. (Spoiler: It didn’t end well.) Burnout hit hard.

We think we need to grind non-stop to succeed, but let’s be real—burnout kills progress.

Even Stewart Butterfield burned out after Flickr, but when he started Slack, he learned to pace himself.

Burnout isn’t proof of commitment, it’s proof you’re doing it wrong. If you’re running on empty, take a break. You’re not slowing down—you’re ensuring longevity.