In this episode, Baylor discusses the feeling of exhaustion that can come from pursuing goals and offers practical advice on how to minimize it. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the ebbs and flows of life, scheduling time for deescalation, and building in active recovery periods. Baylor also emphasizes the importance of keeping everything in perspective and keeping our goals in mind to stay motivated and focused. He encourages listeners to prioritize their energy, build in active recoveries, and keep their goals in mind to find the inspiration to push through even when feeling tired or uninspired. Understanding the ebbs and flows of life [00:01:27] The importance of understanding the ebbs and flows of life, and how it's not feasible to always be on the go. He gives examples of how musicians and big companies use this strategy to avoid burnout. Consciously deescalating to avoid burnout [00:02:50] The importance of scheduling time to deescalate and avoid burnout. He compares it to Nascar, where drivers conserve energy and make pit stops to refresh themselves. Active recovery and slowing down [00:04:14] The importance of active recovery and slowing down in training for ultra marathons. He applies this concept to life, saying that sometimes the best way to progress is to slow down and build a base. Building Active Recoveries [00:05:44] Importance of prioritizing active recoveries to move forward and keep perspective. Keeping Goals in Mind [00:06:26] Importance of reminding oneself of the reason for hard work to stay motivated and find fuel. Finding Inspiration [00:06:57] Importance of remembering the purpose of hard work to avoid feeling uninspired and keep going.

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