41. Christmas Won’t Fix It

What if the Christmas break you're desperately counting down to won't actually fix what's broken?

And what if the way we're running our years (like we run our cars, pushing hard until we desperately need a service) is the very thing keeping us stuck in this exhausting cycle?

In this solocast episode, I explore why most of us are caught in an infinite loop: work hard, get exhausted, take a break, repeat. We've all navigated some gnarly challenges this year, and it's tempting to think a few weeks off will sort everything out. But here's the truth: Christmas won't fix the underlying problems.

You'll learn:

• Why the car metaphor for productivity is sabotaging your wellbeing
• How tending a plant offers a better framework for sustainable work
• The distinction between downtime and due time (and why both matter)
• Why discovery is just as essential as delivery for doing your best work
• How to reclaim more agency over your time than you might think
• What it means to design your life with genuine intention
• How leaders can create conditions where people actually thrive

Whether you're heading into the break feeling depleted, or you're curious about creating a more sustainable rhythm for 2026, this conversation will challenge how you think about rest, renewal, and what's actually possible when you shift from running your life to designing it.

This isn't about working less. It's about working differently. And it starts with questioning the beliefs we hold about productivity, downtime, and what it means to craft a life that's genuinely worth living.

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