Brandon, a successful CEO of an education company, hadn't taken a day off in years.
The company was doing fine—growing revenue, adding new accounts, and preparing to sell. But when we first talked, he couldn't remember a thought walking from one room to the next.
Until we started working together.
2-3 months later, he went from working 12-15 hours per day to 2-4 hours per day. Today, he is a different person.
Here's what I've learned from Brandon and dozens of other high achievers:
The problem isn't that you're not productive enough. The problem is you're running a marathon at sprint pace, and your body, relationships, clarity, and joy are paying the price.
You don't need another productivity hack. You need sustainable rhythms.
That's why I'm shifting this newsletter from Catalyst to something more focused: Rhythms of REST.
Every other Sunday, I'll share what I'm learning about how successful people actually sustain their success without burning out. Real frameworks. Real stories. Real results like Brandon's.
Then during off weeks, I'll check in to see how it's going.
If you're already subscribed, you're good to go. Just watch for Rhythms of REST starting next Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Because here's the thing—you can keep pushing until something breaks, or you can learn to move differently.
Brandon chose differently. His company didn't suffer—it thrived. He's no longer overwhelmed and anxious. His faith has grown tremendously. And his workload feels more than manageable.
What would be possible if you chose differently, too?
Hit reply and tell me: What's one thing you'd do if you had 8 extra hours in your week? I read every response.
Until next time,
PS - Whenever you're ready, there are three ways I can help you...
- Transform those anxiety-filled, rushed mornings into your foundation for daily success with the Win the Morning, Win the Day! Minicourse
- Hire me to do a keynote or workshop
- Schedule a Discovery Call to find out if executive coaching is for you (primarily for business owners, leaders, and executives)