Living Under Deadlines
Startups move fast.
The calendar is never empty.
Every week feels urgent, every task feels late.
It’s easy to believe the only way forward is to sprint—again and again—until you can’t.
The Cost of Always Rushing
Tight deadlines sharpen focus, yes.
But when they never end, they begin to blur everything else.
Ideas lose their depth.
Work loses its joy.
You lose your breath.
A Different Way to Cope
The deadlines won’t vanish.
But you can meet them differently.
Break work into smaller, breathable steps.
Pause between tasks, even briefly.
Ask what truly matters, and let the rest wait.
Remember: you are more valuable than your speed.
Choosing Presence Over Pressure
Constant urgency doesn’t have to mean constant strain.
You can deliver while staying grounded.
You can care for the work and for yourself.
Sometimes, the bravest thing is not sprinting harder—
but choosing to move at a pace you can sustain.
