Rest is not the opposite of productivity. It is its foundation. The athlete who never rests performs poorly. The mind that never pauses thinks poorly. The person who never stops burns out.
Strategic rest is planned recovery. Not collapse from exhaustion, but intentional pauses that maintain capacity. Short breaks during work. Real weekends. Actual vacations. Sleep that actually restores.
The culture glorifies busyness, but the most effective people prioritize rest. They know that sustainable output requires recovery. Sprint then rest. Push then pause. This rhythm sustains performance that constant effort cannot.
How strategic is your rest? Is it intentional or just what happens when you collapse?