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In today's episode, we have a special guest, Mike Uhler, and he shares his journey through burnout, overcoming cancer, and how he reshaped his life by prioritizing health and balance. Discover his strategies for maintaining mental and physical health during high-stress situations and learn the key habits that helped him achieve personal and professional growth.

About guest:

Mike Uhler has 20 years in Sales Leadership, with the last 5 in VP roles at FinTech and energy startups. After being diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2007, he turned those challenges into a focus on health and wellness. He’s now channeling his experiences into writing a book to help others overcome the obstacles preventing them from living their dream life.

Where you can find Mike:

  / uhler.me  
https://x.com/thebueller
  / muhler  
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Key points:

Realizing Burnout: Mike Uhler shares how intense work and travel caused significant stress, leading him to forget his luggage at the airport—a sign that he was pushing himself too hard.

Health as a Priority: Mike Uhler’s rare cancer diagnosis and personal struggles helped him realize the importance of prioritizing health, both physical and mental, over work and material success.

Maintaining Routine: Despite facing significant health challenges, Uhler stuck to a daily workout routine, which he credits for keeping him physically and mentally grounded.

Life Lessons from Illness: Uhler reflects on how his health battles taught him to focus on relationships, family, and personal well-being rather than solely on career achievements.

Tracking Joyful Moments: Uhler emphasizes the importance of recognizing moments when time flies during enjoyable activities, as these are key to finding personal fulfillment and happiness.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:40 - More About Mike
03:23 - Burnout, Self-Awareness and Prioritizing Health Over Work
06:49 - Prioritizing Workout Routine
08:25 - Surviving Rare Cancer and Prioritizing Health Amidst Life Challenges
16:14 - Balancing Corporate Success and Personal Passion Projects
21:45 - Prioritizing Health, Relationships, and Joyful Activities for Well-Being
23:15 - The Joy of Reading for Pleasure and Personal Growth
30:10 - Balancing Morning Creativity and Exercise Routines
33:07 - Optimizing Emotional Well-Being Through Journaling and Self-Assessment
37:09 - Introspection and Self-Awareness in Personal Growth
39:29 - Prioritizing Health and Routine for Personal and Professional Success
48:49 - Outro

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