Stop Chasing Soreness: Why Recovery Is Your Secret Performance Strategy

Think rest days are for the weak? Think again. Olympic mental performance coach Paul shares why constantly pushing yourself to exhaustion isn't a badge of honor—it's sabotaging your success.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why entrepreneurs fall into the same trap as overtraining athletes
• The research-backed connection between flow states and high performance
• How measuring your wellbeing can unlock better business decisions
• Why doing nothing is actually doing something crucial
• The surprising habits of successful entrepreneurs (hint: they discuss ideas the same day)

Paul coaches both Dutch Olympic bobsled athletes and high-performing business owners, giving him unique insight into what separates sustainable success from burnout. His MBA research on 29 entrepreneurs revealed fascinating patterns about who succeeds and why.

If you've ever felt guilty for not working evenings and weekends, or wondered why pushing harder isn't producing better results, this conversation will shift your entire approach to performance.

Connect with Paul:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulpostema
• Website: www.paulpostema.com
• Newsletter launching February 2026

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