The Bootstrapped Founder

245: Take a Break

Aug 25, 2023

25:35

Snipd AI

The speaker discusses the importance of taking breaks and shares personal stories of when they neglected to do so, leading to mental health issues. They also reflect on the challenges of recording a podcast while on a break and express gratitude to their sponsor, Acquire.com. The speaker shares their experience of selling a business as a way to take a break and mentions their current environment in Toronto with their girlfriend and puppy. They discuss the significance of mental health and building friendships in the tech industry, including the risks and rewards of starting out in the field. The importance of managing personal energy and allowing oneself to recharge through taking breaks is emphasized.

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Taking breaks is crucial for mental health and well-being, and neglecting to do so can have detrimental effects on one's mental health.

Selling a business can provide an opportunity for founders to prioritize their mental health and personal well-being, allowing them to find balance and regain a sense of self.

Deep dives

The importance of taking a break

The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of taking breaks for mental health. The speaker shares personal stories of not taking breaks and the negative impact it had on their well-being. By recounting their experiences of burnout, they highlight the necessity of stepping back and taking time off to rejuvenate.

Introduction

2min

Taking a Break in Toronto

2min

The Importance of Mental Health and Building Friendships in the Tech Industry

9min

The Importance of Taking Breaks and Managing Personal Energy

10min

Taking Breaks and Gratitude

2min

Instead of writing a lengthy article this week, I pointed my iPhone at my face, clipped on a wireless mic, put the puppy in the background of the shot, and hit record. I share my thoughts about forcing yourself to take breaks, even when you feel like you shouldn’t. I dive into the times in my life when that sentiment caused me massive mental health issues, and I point out a few misconceptions that contributed to that self-delusion.

If you’re having trouble taking breaks, this is for you.

And if you’re good at taking breaks, please tell me how to do it ;)

Here’s my “take the break or the break takes you” moment.

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/take-a-break/

The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/218285c3

The video: https://youtu.be/lmPE0ZT37L8

You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter

My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

My course Find your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com