It's okay to take a break

We have the notion we can't stop. If we don't do what's next, we'll never get done. What we need to realize, is the last part is always true. We'll never get done. But someday we will stop. So driving yourself toward that end faster than you intend through a non-stop effort is not the way. Burn out and the associated psychological and health drawback is real. And it will slow you down (before it stops you). Getting more done doesn't depend on doing more - it depends on doing what's right for you.

Often it's life which intrudes upon us and says it's time to take a break. Have you heard the saying about critical equipment: "If You Don't Schedule Maintenance, Your Equipment Will Schedule It For You"? It's as true for you as it is for the machine. And sometimes it's just life itself throwing the wrench into your best laid plans. No matter the source, recognizing that pushing through without a pause sometimes is just not an option. (And also, sometimes it is necessary). But if you have the opportunity and ability to take the break for the healing and maintenance, you will get better results long term.

When you can and when you need to - find the time to take the break. Your to-do list won't forget about you.

Week In Review

This past week had a wide variety of topics on the mind. Here's where you can go find them too:

Metro-gnomes - keeping us social and on time

Don't "repost with your thoughts"

Fractional CxO - 100% of experience at a fraction of the cost

Don't let your information leak out.. . (as your employees do)

LinkedIn's AI's thoughts on E. B. Spoke

Level Up - teacher, mentor, or coach?

April Business Podcast

My April Business RadioX? episode, sponsored by Mirability, LLC , is live!

I sat down with Tyler James Johnson , CTO and co-founder of PrivOps , and learned about how PrivOps is solving the "data fabric" problem of integrating systems and keeping identity and information secure!

Check out the post here (and give it a listen).

In Conclusion

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Erik Boemanns is a technology executive and lawyer. His background covers many aspects of technology, from infrastructure to software development. He combines this with a "second career" as a lawyer into a world of cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, and privacy (GRC-P). His time in a variety of companies, industries, and careers brings a unique perspective on leadership, helping, technology problem solving and implementing compliance.

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