Lay it down or lean in: You Must Choose

Let’s be real for a minute.

If you’re stressed out, burned out, and can’t think straight—it’s not just a bad day.

It could be a warning sign.

That your business, your health, or your relationships are heading for a crash if something doesn’t change.

I’ve been there.

And after 18 years of building businesses, bootstrapping deals, and fighting through challenges, here’s something I heard recently and I absolutely love:

👉 Not wanting something is as good as having it.

We chase things that stress us out—not because they actually matter, but because we think they’re supposed to.

Vanity metrics.

Ego-driven goals.

The illusion of success we see on social media.

But when you stop and ask, “Do I even want this?”, a lot of the stress melts away.

And that peace of mind? That’s real wealth.

That doesn’t mean give up at the first sign of pressure.

If what you’re chasing really matters, then embrace the process.

Accept that it’s going to be hard.

Because business is hard.

It’s not supposed to be easy.

And that’s okay.

But you have a choice.

Let go of what doesn’t serve you.

Or lean all the way in and do the work.

Just don’t stay stuck in between—because that’s where burnout lives.

So breathe. Reflect. Ask yourself the hard question.

And then decide: Lay it down. Or lean in.

Either way—you win.

All the best,

Brant Phillips

*PS, if you’re tired of staying stuck and ready to lean in to create the greatest version of you, lets talk