264. The vacation strategy for people who can’t switch off

If you’re the kind of leader who is “on” all the time — even on vacation — this episode is for you.

In today’s lesson, Sophia Matveeva shares a practical, honest approach to taking time off without pretending you’ll fully unplug. 

Because when you're in charge, not checking work emails is often a pipe dream.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Why inner peace isn’t realistic for early-stage founders

• How to structure your break without lying to yourself

• The one rule you must follow if you get a great idea mid-vacation

• Why learning to trust your team now will set you up to scale

• How to use downtime to spot blind spots and reset your strategy

Whether you’re heading to the beach or just trying to unplug for a weekend, this is your guide to making rest work for your ambitious brain.

Chapters

00:00 — The founder brain that never stops 01:50 — You don’t need inner peace, you need creativity 04:52 — Structure your vacation like a pro 07:15 — What to do when inspiration strikes on holiday 09:35 — Smart founders use vacations to train their teams 

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