Dad Tired Dad Tired Daily 005: How To Micro Sabbath Daily
Jan 13, 2026
Why is rest essential for effective leadership? The podcast explores how elite military teams train to rest under pressure, revealing that tiredness can undermine performance. It emphasizes that exhaustion often masquerades as laziness, encouraging men to embrace rest as a strength, not a weakness. Jesus' invitation to the weary highlights the importance of spiritual and physical rest. Listeners learn about a quick 'micro-Sabbath' practice to refresh and regain focus, reminding us that rested individuals lead their families with calm and purpose.
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Exhaustion Undermines The Mission
- Exhaustion quietly undermines decision-making and mission effectiveness.
- Jerrad Lopes notes elite teams train resting under pressure because being tired makes you sloppy.
Pilot Confirms Training — But Pride Skips It
- Jerrad texted a former F-35 Marine pilot who confirmed they train rest but often skip it to avoid looking weak.
- The pilot's candid laugh illustrated how masculinity pressures block healthy rest.
Rest Is A Kingdom Value
- Society praises grinding, which hides real exhaustion behind shame of laziness.
- Jerrad Lopes interprets Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28 as prioritizing rest over productivity tricks.