189: Life After 40 Conversations with Philip Blackett: Lance Cayko on Burnout and Stoic Work-Life Harmony

This Life After 40 Conversations episode is an interview with Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, architect, entrepreneur, educator, and podcaster, who shares how midlife has shifted his relationship with work, health, family, and success. Philip Blackett frames the conversation around life after 40 as a season for meaning making, not pressure, and Lance brings a grounded perspective shaped by burnout, stoicism, and a renewed focus on harmony over balance.We discuss what happens when growth stops being the goal for its own sake, why health and hydration became non-negotiable, and how empathy changed the way Lance leads both blue-collar and white-collar teams. The conversation also explores trust, pricing, customer service, retirement, and the discipline required to keep playing the hand you are dealt.Resources to Connect with Lance:Lance's podcast: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/Lance's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/Midlife is worth living — and living well. Thank you for listening. Take the Next Step: https://stan.store/lifeafter40Join Our Community: https://skool.com/midlifeLearn More about Life After 40: https://lifeafter40.comFollow Philip on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happier40afterTwitter (X): https://www.x.com/philipblackettLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipblackettYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackettTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackettDISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I'm not diagnosing or treating anything. Always talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before changing your diet, exercise, medications or supplements. Everyone's body is different, and your results will vary.Midlife health can be complex. What works for one person may not work for another - and some changes need medical oversight. That's why I always encourage people to work with a qualified healthcare provider as they explore these ideas.If any supplements or products are mentioned in this video, please note: these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content and any referenced products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.