SPI 887: The Long-Haul Leader with Chris Ducker

You don't need to break in order to take a break. It's okay to do nothing for a little while and to understand that you are the engine, you are the spark, you are the difference maker. But you can't build your business at your best if you're running on fumes all the time. And so sustainable success isn't just about how hard you go, but it's actually about how long you last and I burned out. hard and I kept it a secret because I'm just a stupid man, plain and simple.

I was diagnosed with depression. I was diagnosed with anxiety and I also went through a full-blown adrenal failure, chronic fatigue syndrome as well. I was actually in a really good place business wise. So we were making a ton of money. But I was just absolutely exhausted.

And I know now burnout is not a badge of honor. It's a warning sign. If you want to be around for the long haul, it's not about more followers and more likes. It's about more focus. Growth comes from clarity.

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