Let me tell you about the most powerful change I made this year:

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I started walking.

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Yep. That’s it.

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Every day, twice a day, 30 minutes. 

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No phone. No podcast. No deals.

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Just me, a pair of shoes (Brooks Ghost), and silence.

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How did I come up with such a genius breakthrough?

Well, it’s like everyone talks about time management, but few talk about energy management. 

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I started to pay attention to my moods throughout the week and how I felt at certain moments.

“Why am I feeling short and curt with others right now?”

“Why am I feeling ‘hangry’ right now?”

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“Why am I feeling mentally foggy”?

So I contacted a professional nutritionist and had a bunch of labwork completed. 

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It was the best $300 I invested in myself in recent memory. 

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The results were incredible.

Not only did I learn about the specific foods my body didn’t do well with, BUT, understanding my stress levels throughout the day (this was done through an “Adrenal Stress Test”).

I learned that my brain was basically overheating and that I need to take more parasympathetic breaks.

“Para-who?!” lol 

Yes, I thought the same thing, but it’s actually a really simple practice that is important for you and anyone you care about.

A parasympathetic break is a short, intentional pause in your day designed to activate the “rest and digest” part of your nervous system. 

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These intentional breaks help counteract stress by slowing down your heart rate, calming your mind and promoting recovery. 

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Some examples include:

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• 5-minute deep breathing (like box breathing)
• 10-minute stretching (or even light yoga)
• 20-minute mindfulness practice (like meditation) 
• 30-minute outdoor screenless walks
  
  

At first, I thought it’d just help with stress.

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But it ended up being the secret to:

✅ Better ideas

✅ Sharper focus

✅ Way more patience on tough files

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Why?

Because when your nervous system is fried from structuring deals and juggling tasks, your brain can’t operate at a high level.

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Intentionally taking these screenless breaks are game changers. 

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You will think better and through mindfulness we create breakthroughs.

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Walking gave me space to actually decompress. 

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And in that space:

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I found even more gratitude. 

I came up with more creative ideas. 

I became more intentional in how I lead and serve. 

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All because I gave myself a buffer from the chaos.

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So no, this win wasn’t about loans.

This is about helping you become a high-performer. 

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And to show up bigger for yourself and others that need your best. 

Take a moment to time block these two breaks in your calendar and remember:

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Silence is golden.