Your best weapon against burnout

I see burnout all around me. I feel it, the community feels it...and one of the biggest causes of burnout for creators is a lack of restraint.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Creator Science]( Presented by [Project.co]() Hello my friend! I hope you had an excellent week! This week was pretty intense for me. I recorded four interviews for the show (they are bangers) had several 1-on-1 calls with new members of [The Lab](=), and moved the ball forward on some tax planning – all the while trying to make progress on producing [Build A Beloved Membership.](=)​ Unfortunately, I touched the stove. "Touched the stove" is what I say when I push myself to the limits of my personal capacity. I always learn my limits the hard way. By the end of the day Thursday, I was completely physically and emotionally spent. A shell of myself and not the best husband or pet dad. And on Friday, I was far less productive than I would've liked and spent most of the day recuperating. I don't share this for pity – but I share it to show you that ALL creators are susceptible to overcommitment and some degree of burnout. I see it everywhere. I hear it from members of the community. And one of the biggest causes of burnout for creators is a lack of restraint. More on that in this week's (mini) essay below. ​ ​ [Sponsor Image]() PRESENTED BY PROJECT.CO The best way to simplify project management This powerful project management tool is designed specifically for creators and service businesses. Offering a central hub for your projects, Project.co makes working with clients easier than ever. Invite clients, collaborate on files and tasks, track time and more. Project.co has a visual experience that is simple and clear, making it easy for clients to login and participate - no complex layouts or menus here! With tools like discussion, tasks, files, embeds, payments, and notes, Project.co has everything you need to manage your business more efficiently with less effort. [Create a free account]() ​ ​ [Featured Image](=) READ THIS WEEK'S ESSAY Restraint Creative people have the idea curse. Every day, maybe multiple times per day, we're coming up with new ideas that could work. And don't get me wrong – this is also our creative blessing! Throughout your life, you will select a portfolio of new ideas that you will, in fact, pursue. But the number of ideas you pursue is far fewer than the number of ideas that you'll have. Statistically speaking, you will walk away from the vast majority of your ideas. In this week's mini-essay, I want to talk to you about embracing restraint. [Keep reading (2 min) ↗](=) ​ ​ CLICK WORTHY 🔥 Check these out 🎥 [Tony Hawk’s First Kickflip After Gruesome Injury](=) – After breaking his FEMUR Tony Hawk recorded his first post-injury kickflip and it was not easy for him to pull off. Inspiring to watch the process. (8 mins) --------------------------------------------------------------- 📅 [SavvyCal]() – I had a moment of appreciation for SavvyCal this week. I use this tool for scheduling podcast interviews, consulting requests, and any other 1-on-1 calls. It's just such a gift. I switched from Calendly and haven't looked back. ​Proud Affiliate --------------------------------------------------------------- 📹 [What Disney Can Teach MrBeast](=) – This week, I interviewed Logan Paul's former editor, Hayden Hillier-Smith. He has a great YouTube channel and I especially loved this video on storytelling for YouTube. (9 mins) ​ LISTEN ON CREATIVE ELEMENTS #122: Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland Courses, community, and the future of education [Creative Elements Cover Art](=) Pat Flynn is the founder of Smart Passive Income as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Matt Gartland is the CEO of Smart Passive Income and a servant leader whose greatest joy comes from empowering other leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their potential through sustainable growth. Smart Passive Income is a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial space, developing state-of-the-art content, training, and resources to help you launch and grow your online business. In this episode, you’ll learn how SPI leverages its team, how to make your first hire as a creator, how to create a tiered membership, and why community is the next evolution of online courses. [Play episode](=) [Apple Podcasts]() [Spotify]( [Stitcher]() [YouTube]() New to the show? Start with a [curated playlist](). ​ ​ LAST WORD 👋 The Lab is at 75% capacity! This week, we crossed 150 members in [The Lab](=). With a member cap of 200, that means we're now at 75% capacity! It's exciting and it's bittersweet – but the bottom line is we'll likely hit capacity by the end of the year (at least temporarily). This week, I sent out our first Member Survey and the results have been so positive and so insightful. I've already identified a couple of ways to improve The Lab based on this feedback – so it's a [great time to join](=)! Of course, zero pressure or expectation. Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you next week! Cheers, Jay --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photo of Jay Clouse]( Jay Clouse [Say hi 👋 on Twitter]() or [Instagram]( ☎️ [Book a coaching call with me]( Thanks for reading! Reply any time. [Edit your profile]( or [unsubscribe here](. This email was sent with [ConvertKit]() and designed using [Palladio](=). Want to work together? - [Work with me 1:1]( – book a coaching or strategy session. - [Sponsor this newsletter](=) – get in front of 14K+ creators (booking into December). - [Join The Lab](=) – my membership community for creators. - [Courses & Workshops](=) – learn the essential skills to become a professional creator. Send mail to P.O. BOX 797, Worthington, OH 43085