You’re checking the boxes. Smashing deadlines. Delivering results.

But deep down… something feels off. Empty.

In this refreshingly honest episode, Neal Reyes unpacks the hidden cost of over-investing in professional projects at the expense of personal ones. He makes the case that balance isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the fuel high performers need to keep going without burning out.

Whether it’s a weekend garage cleanout, family goal, fitness challenge, or dream passion project, Neal shows you how intentional personal projects can re-ground you and restore meaning to your grind.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Reframe productivity as prioritization, not pressure
• Avoid burnout by building “life balance” through meaningful personal projects
• Assign windows of focus instead of letting to-do lists rule you
• Shift from “have to” energy to “get to” perspective
• Stay rooted in why you work so hard in the first place

💥 Leadership Truth Bombs:

• “Productivity isn’t pressure—it’s prioritization.”
• “Personal projects keep you grounded in the ‘why’ behind the work.”
• “You don’t have to do it all at once—just one at a time with intention.”
• “Balance isn’t soft—it’s strategy for sustainability.”
• “Your next breakthrough might be waiting in the garage you keep ignoring.”

Chapters:

• 00:06 - The Importance of Project Balance
• 04:28 - The Importance of Personal Projects
• 08:07 - Shifting Mindsets: From Pressure to Opportunity
• 17:36 - Balancing Work and Personal Projects
• 20:17 - Designing Your Week for Success

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