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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ep. 104 | Overwhelmed by Decision Fatigue: How to Choose Sabbath Over Slop

from ILI: History Makers Leadership Podcast · host International Leadership Institute

In an age of unrelenting pressure and rapid technological advancement, many leaders find themselves facing an exhausting 34,000 decisions every single day. Are you feeling overworked, overburdened, and increasingly burned out? You might find yourself turning to tools like AI not just for efficiency, but as a desperate attempt to cover deep-seated emotional and spiritual exhaustion.This episode explores why our modern struggle with overwhelm is not a strategy problem, but a soul problem. We dive into the "ancient wisdom" of living at a sacred pace—mirroring the rhythms of Jesus through intentional Sabbath and prayer. By shifting from a focus on what we produce to how we abide, leaders can discover a transformational way to steward their time and energy for the Kingdom.Key Takeaways; Identify Decision Fatigue: Understand how "exhausted leadership" leads to poor decision-making and a lack of passion in your work.The Sabbath Command and Gift: Recognize that Sabbath is both a requirement and a restorative gift that integrates worship with true rest.Intentional Soul Formation: Move beyond seeking more information and instead prioritize regular spiritual disciplines that rejuvenate the heart.Stewardship of Presence: Learn why the leader who never withdraws is setting themselves up for failure, and how to prioritize your most important relationships during your "best" hours.Support the showJoin a community of leaders who are ready to change history and make an impact in this world. When you take part in ILI training, you will discover how ILI's Eight Core Values will help you transform your leadership. Discover more at ILITeam.org/discover.

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In an age of unrelenting pressure and rapid technological advancement, many leaders find themselves facing an exhausting 34,000 decisions every single day. Are you feeling overworked, overburdened, and increasingly burned out? You might find yourself turning to tools like AI not just for efficiency, but as a desperate attempt to cover deep-seated emotional and spiritual exhaustion. This episode explores why our modern struggle with overwhelm is not a strategy problem, but a soul problem. We ...

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