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To get a copy of the show transcript, visit: www.unpackingdesign.com/podcast/2-1Why is it important for us to pace ourselves through our lives and careers?There are so many projects creative professionals want to pursue in their careers and personal lives. Those who chase long-term endeavors often face an impasse. They begin to juggle too much at once or they lose the motivation to do what once empowered them.Trying to do all the things at once will lead to mediocrity or burnout. Neither situation is where you want to be.In this episode, Mike shares his story about burning out in his own career when he was juggling a full-time job and multiple side hustles. He shares the importance of focusing on one important thing at a time to improve your results and your enjoyment of the process.--Episode Mini Lessons:Trying to do all the things at once will lead to mediocrity or burnout. Neither is where you want to be.Learn to Embrace the Stillness. Live in the moment instead of pressuring the future to happen in the 'perfect' way.Life is long. There will be enough time to taste many different things deliberately.Treat your life in seasons.Create goals, but be open to serendipity.Take care of yourself to do more profound, meaningful, and better things.Learn more about Mike’s lesson to his younger self--Pace yourself--in this episode of Unpacking Design.