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When the topic of rest comes up, most of us fall into one of two camps. Some of us welcome the conversation and immediately begin to think about when we get to ease off the gas pedal and relax a little. Others, however, just as quickly start to experience frustration and maybe even anxiety. Maybe you struggle to unplug and take some time for yourself; maybe you’re not even sure why rest is necessary. Wherever you are, this podcast is for you, and we invite you to listen in as GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft shares what he has learned about the importance of rest in a leader’s life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
2:15 How does David react to the word, “rest”?
3:30 How David wrestles through the need to rest.
6:00 Is there a culture of pride that relates to our levels of busy-ness?
6:55 What is a non-negotiable need for David?
12:50 David’s routine of sleep and rest.
15:00 When is David’s time of peak mental performance?
16:15 What is David’s rhythm of spiritual connection?
19:55 Outro
LISTEN
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STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS
- Very few people—around 1% of the population—can sustain themselves on less than 8 hours of sleep.
- The times when you are working on the most important things in your life are when you need the most rest.
- If you know you’re about to enter a season of heavy time commitments, schedule time for yourself and your family before it starts.
- There are breaking points where you need to back off and focus on personal priorities.
- Setting aside time daily to spiritually recalibrate allows you to ask, “God, what do you want me to do today? What do you want me to see or hear today? How should I think differently”
- Reading through scripture every day brings up principles that you probably would not have thought about otherwise.
LINKS MENTIONED
- Website: Dr. James Hewitt
- Website: The 12 Week Year
- Website: 2026 Global Leadership Summit
- Website: Leader365 and Team365
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