Burnout isn't a badge of honor. It's a failure in leadership. If you're running yourself into the ground, you're not being dedicated. You're being reckless. And eventually, it catches up. You can't lead from empty. You can't make good decisions when you're exhausted. You can't build anything sustainable if you're barely holding it together. Rest is part of the strategy. It's not optional. It's not weak. It's necessary. The best leaders know when to push and when to pull back. They know that recovery is where growth happens. They protect their energy like it's the most valuable asset they have. Because it is. If you're burning out, you're doing it wrong. Reevaluate. Delegate. Cut what doesn't matter. Protect what does. And build a pace you can sustain. Because this isn't a sprint. And if you treat it like one, you won't make it to the finish line.