I used to wear exhaustion like a badge of honor.

Four hours of sleep—maybe five on a good night.

I told myself it was necessary.

That things depended on me.

That I couldn’t afford to stop.

But the truth?

It wasn’t dedication.

It was immaturity.

A complete lack of responsibility.

And it was an endless cycle.

When I was this tired, I couldn’t make sound decisions.

My head wasn’t clear.

I lurched from one perceived fire to the next.

Dropping balls all along the way.

Then everything changed.

I set one simple boundary: Six hours of sleep.

Minimum.

And from that place, I started to build something better.

I woke up with clarity.

Grateful I’d respected my own limits.

Able to see problems for what they were—not panic-worthy emergencies.

From that place, I could push myself.

Physically, mentally, emotionally.

From that place, I created better results.

If you’re grinding through sleepless nights thinking it’s the only way…

It’s not.

Respect your limits.

Take care of yourself first.

And watch what happens when you operate at your best.

🚀

– James

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