We try to fix everything with more hours, more calls, more hustle. But your brain is not a SaaS tool.
You can’t just “scale it” on demand.
This is why sleep, movement, and offline time are my non-negotiables.
1️⃣ Sleep
Pick a work cutoff time.
No “quick emails” in bed.
2️⃣ Movement
20–30 minutes a day
walk, gym, stretch, doesn’t matter.
Schedule it like it’s a board meeting.
3️⃣ Offline time
Go for deep work and deep rest.
At least one 60–90 minute block a day.
Put your phone in another room.
They are boring habits, but they will help you make less emotional decisions as a tired founder.
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