Most people don’t lose momentum because they quit. They lose it because life gets loud and their "rest" doesn't actually restore them.

In this episode, Michael Dorsey explains why the very habits that move your life forward start slipping the moment seasons change. If you’ve ever felt "soul exhausted"—the kind of tired that sleep can't fix—it’s likely because you’ve confused checking out with filling up.

Michael shares his "Barbershop Backpack" realization, the science of productive rest, and the exact moment at Rehoboth Beach when he realized that it takes 20 minutes of stillness just for your soul to catch up to your body. Learn how to stop the "drift" and identify your Maintenance Minimum to protect your momentum during life's busiest seasons.

Key Takeaways:

- The Check-Out Trap: Why scrolling and b ...