Simon Sinek on Avoiding Burnout and the Modern Work-Life Balance

What if working nonstop is actually holding you back?

Simon shares a simple yet powerful lesson on the importance of rest and renewal. Through the story of two lumberjacks and cutting-edge research, he explores the hidden dangers of neglecting rest and the impact it has on your performance.

Learn why true disconnection during vacations is vital and how the modern work environment is reshaping the way we think about productivity.

Video from Mercedes-Benz Club, March 2024, in conversation with Arthur Blank

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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[georges]

This is how I actually recovered from a 3 months burn out 5 years ago : beeing allowed to work from home twice a week. I appreciate the flexibility to organize my days when I am home, also to see my children and take them at school. I give it back with a higher engagement. I really appreciate your inspiring videos, I secretly plan to use your experience and feedback to help me managing a team in a few weeks.

[mresso]

Simon, you are insane for real, thanks for being well organized and updated

[aatt]

Love it, take time to sharpen your axes, well said.

[FerdinandoAmbrosanio]

I don't know who needs to hear this; I was a stay at Home disabled dad with no money in my IRA or any savings of my own, which was scary at 53 years of age. Three years ago I got a part time job and save everything I make. After 3 years, I am 56 yo and have put $9, 000 in an IRA and $40, 000 in my portfolio with CFA, Abby Joseph Cohen. Since the goal of getting a job was to invest for retirement and NOT up my lifestyle, I was able to scale this quickly to $150, 000. If I can do this in a year, you can.

[harm]

I've heard this metaphore in a talk about 1/2 months ago in a 3 min video of yours as well. Been thinking of it since then and trying to apply it, at least standing still. My next step would be trying to see what I can do to not only "rest", but also sharpen the axe.

[IOSALive]

Simon Sinek, wanna collab keep it up bro

[BeAlphaX]

This is one of the video must watch... I support you Simon...

[MitchAcademy]

Europeans have mastered this. They take their time to prepare everything, sharpen the axe and do things right. None of this running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

[Earo]

you could sharpen your axe by not using bots

why pollute

[mobrocket]

I used to live in that sweet spot until we boss's boss came along.

The asshole turned my 40-45 he a week job into 60 mostly because he is ignorant about what we do and thinks we have time for more