Take Some Time Off: How Rest Makes You a Better Leader

Build Your Business: From Fear to Freedom

In this episode, Matt Reynolds shares why learning to take some time off might be the smartest thing you do as a business owner. He unpacks how intentional rest can increase creativity, sharpen your strategic thinking, and actually improve your output as a leader. Whether it’s a simple weekend away or a longer retreat, Matt offers practical steps for building time off into your business model—without losing momentum.

🔑 What You'll Learn:

• Why “always grinding” is a dangerous myth for entrepreneurs

• What taking some time off really looks like when you’re still running a business

• How rest unlocks creativity and long-term strategic clarity

• How to make time off affordable—and why it doesn’t require a luxury trip

• Ways to build a business (like online coaching) that allows time off without lost revenue

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Time off isn’t a luxury—it’s leadership fuel

• The second half of rest often produces your best business ideas

• You can design a work rhythm that includes refreshment

• It’s not about escaping work—it’s about restoring your capacity to lead

00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is especially relevant now

00:44 – The “rise and grind” myth debunked

02:15 – What taking time off really looks like for a CEO

04:50 – Structuring your perfect day while away

07:05 – Training, spa time, and managing light work on the road

09:38 – How stepping back opens space for creativity

12:01 – You don’t need luxury to feel refreshed

14:25 – The freedom of online coaching while traveling

16:08 – Returning from time off with clarity and momentum

18:15 – Final thoughts: Make time off part of your business strategy

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