Before You Burn It All Down, Try This

By Tricia Scott.

I've recently returned from a weekend retreat with the brilliant people at Success Engineers, and let's just say - it was not your average business event.

Picture this: Nanpantan Hall, tucked away in the trees with fields on every side. An agenda that left space for the in-between moments with time to breathe, reflect and reconnect. Add a private chef who should honestly have his own fan club (Matt, you legend), and a group of fellow business owners who actually get it. The weekend mixed business ideas and strategy, creativity, deep conversation, sound baths, Thai Chi (with 'The Health Magician', Rich Morley) and a whole lot of play.

While I know the importance of balance and even practise it, I clearly needed the reminder.

Rest isn't a luxury. It's part of the work.

Dino said it perfectly: If you're always below deck fixing the engine, no one's actually steering the ship.

Let me tell you, that hit me right between the to-do lists.

This weekend gave me the space to pause and remember why I started. The excitement. The creativity. That buzz when an idea hits, and you can't wait to bring it to life.

So here's your nudge for the week: Find the wonder. Get outside. Ask better questions.

Especially ones like:

"What would feel exciting right now?"

"Where am I heading—and do I even want to go there?"

"What would feel good to create right now?"

You're not behind. You're building.

Rest is a strategy.

Wonder is fuel.

Play counts.

Not burning out is a strategy, and a smart one at that.

I believe in you (always).

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 Tricia Scott is a passionate startup business mentor and the Founder and Editor of The Female CEO - Create Evolve Overcome, a platform and digital magazine holding the space to showcase female entrepreneurs from all over the world. 

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