EP 41: Pushing vs. Playing: When Hustle Becomes Harmful

This week on The Long Game, we dive deep into the battle between hustle and harmony. Jay throws it over to Mike, who has taken a bold step, hitting pause, switching islands, and unplugging from the grind after realising he was heading full-speed toward burnout. What unfolds is a raw, honest, and often humorous conversation about the hidden costs of always being “on.” We explore: 💥 The addiction to adrenaline and achievement 🧠 How your nervous system quietly keeps score 💤 The myths (and truths) about sleep, recovery, and “powering through” ⚖️ Building real-life rhythms: cycles of push, rest, and play 🌀 The rebirth that follows breaking down 🔄 Why burnout isn’t failure — it’s feedback Whether you’re stuck in a loop of constant striving or learning to surrender to the flow, this episode will meet you where you're at with stories, science, and soul. No fluff. No shortcuts. Just truth. 🎧 Listen now and remember: extraordinary results don’t come from sprinting. They come from playing The Long Game. 👉 Subscribe, and join the movement. jayhoad.org tribalmooncacao.org autismmusicaustralia.com uncmp.com