Travel, Pace, and Yearly Reflection

In this episode of Head, Heart, and Boots, Brandon and I sit down for a raw, unfiltered look at the last 60 days - the travel, the pressure, the wins we haven’t slowed down to celebrate, and the realities of running two fast-moving companies at the same time. We talk about what it feels like when your business hits a streak of negative momentum, how long it takes to turn the ship, and why even small signs of stabilization matter more than you think.

We get into the personal side, too - the exhaustion of constant context-shifting, how hard it’s been to hold routines together, and what we’re learning about rest, recovery, and leadership when everything speeds up at once. From supporting two teams across time zones, to protecting focus, to the conversations that are shaping our 2026 planning, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the real rhythms of entrepreneurship.

Hope you enjoy.

Chris

Why You Should Listen

[00:01:20] What the last 60 days looked like inside two growing companies - and how to recognize when negative momentum starts, stops, and finally stabilizes

[00:03:49] Why celebrating wins matters (even when you’re exhausted) and how missing those moments creates long-term burnout for founders and teams

[00:07:26] The truth about routines under pressure - how travel, growth, and leadership demands quietly erode the habits that keep you grounded

[00:24:13] How “context shifting” destroys focus, drains leaders, and impacts entire organizations - and why reducing it may be the key to a healthier 2026

[00:38:47] A candid look at stress, mental resets, and the tools leaders are turning to - from saunas to silence to psychedelic therapy

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