The Daily Dose #206 | Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour: Leadership, Energy and Building a Business That Lasts | Dan Urquhart (1000 Feet Deep)

Burnout is everywhere in construction.Early starts. Long days. Constant pressure. And a quiet belief that if you are exhausted, you must be doing something right.To kick off 2026, Az is joined by the first guest of the year, leadership coach and 1000 Feet Deep founder Dan Urquhart — setting the tone to get you off on the right foot for the year ahead.This is not a motivation talk. It is a practical conversation about why driven builders burn out, how leadership style and personality play a bigger role than workload, and what actually needs to change if you want to build a business that lasts.In this episode, we cover:• Why burnout is not just about working too hard• The difference between stopping work and actually resting• How personality types (DISC) burn out in different ways• Why great leaders often struggle the most• The warning signs builders ignore until it is too late• How poor systems, Groundhog Day problems and time chaos drain energy• Why self-awareness is the foundation of leadership and culture• Practical ways builders can reset and set themselves up properly for 2026Dan also shares lessons from his own building journey, the near-breaking point that forced change, and why learning to manage time, energy and leadership is no longer optional.If you want 2026 to be a better year — not just a busier one — this episode sets the foundation.