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I am a sprinter. I rest, I sprint, I rest, I sprint again.
There’s a person behind this newsletter.
Hey, I’m Jared Peno, the actual author behind this newsletter that’s been live for over a year and a half.
I’m switching from my normal CIO insights, because I took the last week off. Now, you might be saying; Well, why didn’t you just create an issue before you left? Let me give you the raw answer to that question.
I am under no obligation but my own to provide consistent and on-target content. Sounds arrogant, but after many years - I know the value of my time.
I maximize my week - every week. So I’m not taking time from my family, even if it is just a couple of hours.
Sometimes it’s nice to mix things up. Many of you have been long-time subscribers. I’m happy to share a little about me.
This past week I was on a family vacation. We went to Pigeon Forge, TN. Spent some time in the mountains. Really great views and there’s a little something to do for everyone.
Here’s a few pics:
To Think Like A CIO, you must Rest Like A CIO
Obviously, what’s good for some is not good for others. The quote you saw at the beginning of this newsletter from Larry Ellison is his method of maintaining high performance. Others prefer a steady and consistent approach. Whatever your method turns out being… take the rest seriously. As serious as your work.
Sadly, that’s a concept I’ve not always embraced. High performers tend to “go”. No brakes, no rest. The problem with that is, you never take the garbage to the curb. You never get a new perspective and you never realign your life’s priorities. Several times, I have come into a vacation thinking about a massive problem at work, only to gain a new perspective and appropriately re-size that problem when I return.
It’s amazing to think how many tasks, problems, and priorities you think you have that get completely erased with some time-off and time-away.
I got to do that this past week and I appreciate the team and the maturity of my business to allow that to happen.
My head is clear, now to work on my inbox. I’ll be back next week with more insights!
Until next week,
—Jared
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