The quote’s practical challenge is to “pick a day,” meaning rest should be treated like an appointment rather than an afterthought. That choice is a reclaiming of agency: instead of waiting for collapse, you create predictable downtime that protects your health and reduces the likelihood of sudden, forced stoppages.
This can be as concrete as a weekly unplugged evening, a full day with no errands, or a non-negotiable sleep window. The key is consistency—because occasional recovery after a crisis doesn’t change the underlying pattern that produces the crisis. [...]
