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This wasn’t recent, but I do share with everyone who I think needs it. Sometimes you just have to do things scared. I would not have gotten even close to where I am today without telling myself that. I used to shy away from challenges or things I didn’t really want to do, it didn’t get me anywhere doing that though.
Someone told me, “You don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” It hit hard, especially as someone who tends to overextend. I shared it right away with a friend who’s also been burning out. Sometimes you just need that reminder to put yourself first.
"Rest is a strategy, not a reward."
I shared that with a friend the same day I heard it. We’re conditioned to treat rest like a luxury, but the truth is that burnout helps no one.
When you’ve made your point, stop talking.
When your adversary is digging a hole for himself, get out of the way! That's an old saying, but I had to remind a colleague of it recently. She was dealing with a problem, and her antagonist was essentially undermining himself. I advised her it was best to stand back and let him cook.