Paid‑search vet Evan Hughes calculates stress as “pipeline gap ÷ realistic capacity.” He shares the deep-work timer that tames Slack, the long runs that give birth to campaign ideas, and the lesson that a sustainable pace beats heroic spurts. Key Takeaways• Ask “At what cost?” before stretching goals.• Slack‑off blocks double deep‑work quality.• Running acts as brainstorming engine.• Leaders need private spaces to unload invisible stress.• Legacy > quarterly numbers—mentor, don’t martyr. Timestamps00:01 – Intro: forever “why?” kid04:27 – Busy vs. productive math08:50 – Deep‑work timer breakdown13:23 – Running‑powered ideation18:31 – Public break‑blocking on calendars22:02 – Quota vs. capacity reality check26:00 – Coaching healthy work rhythms30:10 – Fitness‑fueled creativity hacks34:49 – Redefining success & legacy39:42 – Outro & LinkedIn hook LinksLearn more about EvanLearn more about JolieLearn more about Revenue Mind