Rest vs Stagnation

Episode 162

If you’ve been telling yourself, you just need a break, but deep down, you know you’re checking out - this episode is for you!

Emily gets real about the hidden tension every legacy-maker faces: am I resting, or am I stagnant? She breaks down the invisible grind, the spiritual resistance, and the quiet seasons that either sharpen your influence or derail your purpose, depending on your choices. Because resting with intention restores your strength, but hiding in the name of rest quietly steals your momentum.

She reveals:

How real progress happens in the boring, unseen, repetitive choices
How to pause, reset, and come back stronger without falling behind
What the pressure you feel is teaching you about your capacity
What your daily actions reveal about your influence and reputation
How to keep moving through doubt, resistance, and frustration

Timestamps:

(01:50) - The truth about momentum no one talks about
(04:54) - Resistance and the battle for belief
(07:47) - The reality of pressure
(09:53) - Rest vs stagnation: how to tell the difference
(11:15) - Burnout doesn’t build legacy
(14:13) - Why you keep starting and stopping
(18:02) - Reputation in Motion: Building your personal brand the right way
(20:27) - You’re not behind. You’re becoming

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Rest vs Stagnation