EPISODE 185: How to Master Time, Seasons, and Avoid Burnout in Business

Do you ever feel like your workday is just one long game of dodgeball? In this special rerun edition of The Overlap Podcast, AI sidekick Overlap Echo takes the mic to guide you through some of Sid and Keith’s most practical lessons on time, seasons, and burnout.

From learning how to stop playing defense with your time, to recognizing the trade-offs in different seasons of life, to facing the true cost of winning, and finally embracing the grind of sweat equity — this curated highlight reel delivers timeless wisdom every entrepreneur and leader needs to hear.

Whether you’re scaling a business, balancing family, or just trying to keep the wheels on, these clips offer perspective, humor, and strategies that hit home.

What You Will Learn

How to stop reacting to every demand on your time
Why recognizing the “season” you’re in changes everything
The hidden costs of hustle culture and constant grind
Why sweat equity and consistency still matter more than shortcuts

Key Topics Discussed

The dodgeball effect: when your day is nonstop defense
Seasons of business and life — and how to prioritize wisely
Pressure, burnout, and the emotional toll of “winning”
The disproportionate work/reward of sweat equity and why it pays off

Quotes

“Sometimes I feel like I’m in a constant game of dodgeball — just dodging emails, calls, and problems all day long.” — Sid (EP177)
“It’s just a season, and sometimes you have to pick on purpose the things that you let slide.” — Keith (EP174)
“Busy and hustle and grind is part of it… but when you start lying to yourself about what the grind is really about, that’s when it turns into burnout.” — Keith (EP175)

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Conclusion

Managing time, navigating seasons, and avoiding burnout isn’t about hacks — it’s about perspective and consistency. These lessons from past episodes are as relevant today as ever. Apply one takeaway this week, and notice the difference in your business and life.

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