Week 7: The Art of Pacing—How to Push Hard Without Crashing Hard

The Hook: Your Speed Is an Illusion

Ever feel like life is either moving too fast or not moving at all?

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Some days, you're flying at warp speed—everything clicks, focus is razor-sharp, and you’re unstoppable.

Other days, it feels like you’re dragging an anchor through wet cement.

Here’s the problem:

? Most people try to speed up when they should hold steady.

? Most people crash when they should throttle back.

Last week, we talked about going pro, cutting distractions, and sharpening your focus like a blade.

This week, we talk about how to sustain that intensity without burning yourself out.

Because let me tell you:

?? Speed is not the goal—sustained acceleration is.

?? Going all-out, all the time, is a trap.

? Knowing when to push and when to hold steady is what separates pros from amateurs.

Let’s dive in.

Recap: The Road So Far—Are You Keeping Up?

If this is your first time here, welcome. But fair warning: you’re jumping into the middle of something big.

This isn’t just another newsletter. It’s a system. A progression. A roadmap.

Each week builds on the last—because real transformation doesn’t happen in one burst of inspiration. It happens through deliberate, layered effort.

?? Week Zero: Success isn’t a finish line—it’s a continuous process. → The game never ends. If you’re not growing, you’re decaying.

?? Week One: Be impeccable with your word. Alignment matters. → Your words shape your reality. Speak with intention or get drowned in noise.

?? Week Two: Stop forcing. Start flowing. → High performers don’t just push harder—they know when to move with momentum.

?? Week Three: Writing brings clarity. Clarity fuels action. → If you can’t articulate your vision, you can’t execute it. Journaling isn’t optional.

?? Week Four: Rest is part of the process—replenish wisely. → Burnout is for amateurs. Professionals know when to step back and refuel.

?? Week Five: If you have more than three priorities, you have none. → Focus like a pro. Cut the fluff. If everything matters, nothing matters.

?? Week Six: Going pro means cutting distractions and sharpening your focus. → Distraction is the enemy. The world doesn’t reward dabblers—it rewards those who own their lane.

?? If you haven’t been following along, go back and start from the beginning. Skimming won’t get you where you need to go.

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Now in Week Seven, we’re shifting gears. It’s not just about pushing forward—it’s about pacing yourself so you don’t crash.

Because the best don’t just go hard. They go smart.

Poetry: The Rhythm of Progress

?? “The Archer’s Secret” – RWG

The bow at rest holds steady form,

The string unpulled is still and warm.

But tension builds, the arrow flies,

Not with force, but trained disguise.

For he who draws too fast, too tight,

Will snap the string and lose his sight.

But he who knows just when to slow,

Will hit his mark with perfect flow.

?? Takeaway: Power is nothing without control. Your best results come from the balance between tension and release.

The Science: Why Full Throttle Fails

If you’ve ever trained in endurance sports—or even just tried to push through a heavy workweek—you’ve probably felt this before:

1?? When you go too hard too soon, you flame out.

2?? When you hold too much back, you never make real progress.

3?? If you can’t read your energy levels, you’re either undertraining or overtraining.

Most people don’t fail because they never push hard.

They fail because they never pull back strategically.

Bookstore: The Fine Line Between Pushing and Pacing

?? The Dip – Seth Godin → Every high-performer hits a wall. This book teaches you how to recognize when to push through resistance vs. when to pivot.

?? Peak – Anders Ericsson → The science behind deliberate practice. Pacing your progress with precision is what separates experts from dabblers.

?? The Art of Learning – Josh Waitzkin → Learn how to train in waves—deep focus followed by strategic rest—for exponential growth.

?? Endure – Alex Hutchinson → The psychology and physiology of endurance. Top performers know when to push and when to hold back.

?? Takeaway: The best in the world don’t just work hard, they work smart.

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One Thing for the Week: Check Your Pace

?? Look at the main area of life you’re pushing in right now.

?? Are you going too hard, too soon?

?? Are you under-training your ability to sustain high effort?

?? What is one adjustment you need to make this week?

Whatever it is—get intentional.

Let’s Talk—Hit Reply

What’s one change you’re making to your pacing this week?

I read every response.

Tamo Junto,

Glen

?? www.realwildginseng.com | ?? @realwildginseng

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