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High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners
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- Flying Solo
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 2356
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Summary
Jessica Spendlove is a high-performance coach and author whose new book For the Long Run explores how sustainable success depends as much on rest, daily habits, and energy management as it does on ambition. Drawing on over 15 years’ experience working with elite athletes, military personnel, and business leaders, Jessica shares practical strategies for soloists and small business owners to avoid burnout, build healthy work rhythms, and prioritise self-care without guilt. Tune in as we unpack the myths around "optimisation," learn how to identify your personal domino habit, and discover simple changes you can make to boost your performance and wellbeing for the long haul. Key topics 1. High Performance and Sustainable Success Jessica Spendlove challenges the “work harder” mindset and promotes long-term habits and systems over constant hustle Her experience with elite athletes, military, and business leaders shows the importance of recovery and personal energy management Sustainable performance is achieved through prioritisation, not endless optimisation or habit stacking 09:53Error! Filename not specified. 2. Personalisation and the “Operating System” Approach Advocates for customising routines based on individual needs, goals, and current life season—not copying others’ regimens Introduces the concept of a personal operating system built on five “rhythms”: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress/recovery, and connection Emphasises consistency-with-flexibility (“rhythm”) over rigidity for better energy and stress management 3. Practical Habits to Prevent Burnout Identify and protect a “domino habit” each morning that positively sets the day’s tone Take intentional, stimulant-free “brain breaks” two or three times daily to support focus and recovery Reframe breaks and self-ca…