Execution vs. Burn Out

You can debate this all you want, but you’re still human.

Everyone has a limit, and that’s ok.

This is the 203rd article that I’ve written since the beginning of this newsletter, and that’s nothing to sniff at. I’ve seen so many other newsletters come and go since I started.

Come to think of it, it was around this time two years ago that I started this one wasn’t it?

I can’t believe that it’s really been that long already.

Looking back, I don’t think I would’ve imagined that I would be writing this much with this consistency.

May 7th, 2023 was the first issue…707 days so far.

As I’ve shared before, most don’t make it past the first few months.

I’m looking forward to January 31st of next year. That’ll be the 1000th day since starting this one.

From what I’ve seen, most newsletters don’t start gaining any visibility or traction until they hit a few milestones, and this is one of the metrics that I’ve noticed.

It’s not just this craft either.

I know I’ve discussed this in previous issues, but I’m harping on it again.

Nothing worth doing is ever easy.

I’ve got plenty to say, but today’s not one of them. I have a splitting headache (likely a migraine from the pollen mixed with the cold that I’ve received from my kids). While it’s hard to concentrate, it’s worth putting forth the effort to write. It’s my special ability to execute regardless of how I feel.

That being said, I’ve read plenty of things discussing burnout, and forcing yourself beyond your capabilities without inspiration can lead to that trap. Lately, I’ve been reprioritizing my health over everything else, and I need to continue that trend.

So I’ll stop here for tonight.

What do you do on days like this?