#494. How Leaders Can Find Peace & Avoid Burnout with Malcolm Marshall

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Discover the keys to lasting peace and success with Pastor Malcolm Marshall, lead chaplain for the NBA's Houston Rockets. In this powerful episode, we explore the often-overlooked aspects of leadership that can make or break your personal and professional life.

Malcolm shares his experiences with burnout, therapy, and redefining success. We dive deep into the importance of boundaries, the danger of tying your identity to work, and the true meaning of success beyond metrics.

Learn:

• How to cultivate peace in high-pressure environments
• The role of boundaries in maintaining work-life balance
• Ways to prevent burnout and maintain your 'why'
• The benefits of therapy for leaders
• A fresh perspective on defining and achieving success

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Quotable moments:

"A life with too many inputs is a life without boundaries and a life without boundaries is a life without peace." - Malcolm Marshall

"The professional loves his or her work... but the boundary is they do not forget that the work is not them." - Malcolm Marshall

"Burnout usually shows up when people forget their why." - Malcolm Marshall

"Success for me is not so much based on metrics. Success for me is, am I being faithful to what I've been called to do?" - Malcolm Marshall

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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