Risk & Business Magazine Spectrum Insurance Group Spring 2026 | Seite 17

RECHARGE
FINAL THOUGHT
Entrepreneurs like us? We move. We build. We go. But sometimes the most powerful move is standing still.
The bravest act? Taking a break. The smartest strategy? Going off the clock. Because when you rest and reflect... you rise.
So block that time off. Make rest and reflection part of your plan. Your future self and your business will thank you. +
MIKE MICHALOWICZ
AUTHOR & ENTREPRENEUR
HIREMIKETOSPEAK. COM 888-244-2843
YOUR CHALLENGE Before the year ends, I want you to do this: Schedule your rest. Pick your days and block them off.
Communicate boundaries. Tell your team and clients you’ ll be unavailable.
Protect your energy. Turn off the notifications, hide the laptop, and remove every temptation to“ check in.”
Reflect and restore. Read, hike, cook, nap— whatever fills you up.
Do this and watch how your business responds. Because a rested, reflective, authentic entrepreneur is a better entrepreneur.
And a more profitable one.
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate.
To learn more about Mike and get access to a treasure trove of entrepreneurial tips, visit MikeMichalowicz. com.
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