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#81 - Reclaiming the Boundary Between Work and Rest
Episode 8120th May 2025 • The Gerry van der Walt Podcast • Gerry van der Walt
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We've forgotten the essential rhythm between effort and rest, mistaking constant availability for dedication when it's really just fear. Without clear boundaries, work invades every corner of life while our bodies and relationships crumble. True performers understand that weekends aren't optional—they're the counterbalance that makes sustained excellence possible. When we respect this boundary, we can fully engage in work knowing rest awaits, and fully surrender to rest knowing when to return. It takes courage to set these limits in a culture obsessed with productivity, but remember: neither work nor rest finds its full power without the other.

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