125. Do You Even Deserve Free Time?

When was the last time you truly rested without feeling guilty about it? In our achievement-oriented culture, countless Christian entrepreneurs struggle with the nagging question: Do I deserve free time, and if so, how much?

This profound conversation tackles the dangerous myth that rest is simply a reward for hard work. Instead, we explore how rhythm—not balance—creates the foundation for sustainable success and meaningful impact. God didn't design us to run on fumes, yet many successful business owners find themselves redlining through life, mistaking busyness for productivity.

Drawing from personal experiences spanning decades of entrepreneurship, we share candid stories about the hollow victories of financial milestones and the relational capital often sacrificed along the way. You'll discover why that vacation you've been postponing won't magically restore your depleted reserves, and why implementing daily and weekly rest rhythms is essential for both your well-being and business growth.

The episode examines how Jesus modeled time management, revealing powerful insights about selective availability and strategic rest that directly contradict our hustle culture. We provide practical frameworks for auditing your life across five key dimensions, helping you identify which areas are suffering from neglect.

Most importantly, you'll learn why rest isn't something you earn when you finally complete your to-do list—it's something you steward because you trust that your life, business, and family are safest when they're in God's hands, not yours. The question isn't whether you deserve time off, but whether you're managing your time or letting your time manage you.

Ready to break free from the guilt of rest? Listen now and discover how embracing sacred rhythms of restoration can transform not just your productivity, but your entire approach to business and life.

Key Takeaways:

• Are you managing your time, or is your time managing you?
• Rest isn't a reward—it's a rhythm that sustains impact and longevity.
• Jesus’ example shows us that strategic rest is just as holy as hard work.
• Vacations don't fix burnout—daily and weekly rhythms of renewal do.
• Your business doesn’t need more hustle; it needs a healthier you.

Connect:

• Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/
• Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community
• Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/
• Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth