We live in a world that glorifies non-stop work.

Long hours.

Constant hustle.

No breaks.

But here’s the truth:

• Burn out quietly, and no one will notice - until it’s too late.
• Hustle culture? It’s just burnout with better branding.

Rest isn’t a luxury.

It’s how you stay sharp, focused, and creative.

Just like your phone needs recharging, so do you.

I’ve learned to recharge on purpose - not by accident.

Here’s what works for me:

• 3 trips a year with my family (no laptop, no Slack, no guilt).
• Daily quality time with my partner.
• 1 friend hangout/month (coffee, tea, or dinner - doesn’t matter, connection is the point).
• 1-hour walks every day to clear my head (just space to think).
• Weekends filled with sports and reading.

Rest is not a break from progress.

It is the fuel for it.

We don’t have unlimited time.

But we do get to choose how we spend it.

Spend it where it matters - family, friends, books, walks, conversations.

The things that quietly recharge you are the ones that truly move you forward.

You don’t need to earn your rest.

You just need to value it.