What if your life and projects were as simple and durable as a Fisher-Price toy?

In this episode, I talk about the Fisher-Price simplicity, how I've learned about it, and how it inspired me to apply it in my own life.

I talk about how my pursuit of elegance and optimization often led to unnecessary complexity, and why I’m choosing to rebuild my foundations on simplicity instead. Think: fewer frills, fewer moving parts, more durability, and more ease.

If you’ve been feeling paralyzed by over-optimization or weighed down by layers of complexity, this framework might help you get back to basics.

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In this episode, I share a fresh perspective on why rest is essential for productivity—through the lens of agriculture. Just as farmers rotate crops and allow fields to rest to maintain soil health, we too need scheduled breaks to protect our focus, creativity, and long-term output.

I talk about:

• The silent crisis of soil depletion and what it teaches us about sustainability.
• Why rotating crops and letting fields rest is the perfect metaphor for how we should structure our own work.
• The importance of proactively scheduling breaks (like cool-off weeks) before life forces us to rest through burnout, sickness, or accidents.
• What a cool-off week actually looks like in practice: serving clients, answering emails, maintaining—but not pushing for new projects.
• How to embrace being a “B minus” worker for a week and why your B minus is probably still a solid B.

This episode is about reframing rest not as laziness, but as a vital strategy for longevity, health, and sustainable productivity.

00:00 Introduction to the Cool Off Week

00:34 Understanding Soil Health and Agriculture

02:18 The Importance of Resting Fields

03:16 Government Initiatives and Soil Health

04:03 Applying Agricultural Principles to Productivity

05:24 Practical Tips for a Cool Off Week

07:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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