Ryan’s Journal: Rest Matters
by Ryan Pew
If you’re anywhere close to sales you know last week was a busy one. For some it was end of quarter, others the month, and for a few it was end of year.
As much as we would all like to have our sales done well before the end, it rarely happens. I have found the end of a quarter to be this odd nebulous time. You typically can’t push a sale more than it already is and you’re in a waiting game to get it in.
There are a lot of calls with legal, management and then a lot of waiting. I love the crush of it all, but for non-sales folks I think it’s hard to convey the roller coaster of emotions.
However, the first week of a new quarter is like stepping in a new car right off the lot.
Everything is shiny and new; all is right in the world and you have a brief moment to relax.
I am a firm believer that rest is required to excel. I have taken this week to do that and get in some needed time for myself.
I have been to the beach, spent time with old friends and made time with family. It has had the much needed result of putting things in perspective and allowing me to appreciate why I work.
I don’t think we are meant to be machines, always pushing our metrics. That’s not to say we are not meant to excel, but I don’t think it should be our only focus.
There are a few single minded individuals in the world who seem to not relax, but I know this cannot be true as we have all seen what burnout looks like.
As I write this, I just returned from spending time together with family and catching up. I’m relaxed, in the moment and ready for the week to begin when I return to work.
How do you approach rejuvenation?
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