Today started before dawn, consumed entirely by matters related to the ongoing war.

By the time the day ended, my mind was drained—overloaded by the weight of challenges, decisions, and responsibilities. My startup, like any early-stage venture, demands relentless focus. But add the complexities of war into the equation, and the mental exhaustion compounds exponentially.

And you know what? That’s okay.

We glorify the hustle—pushing through, working late, staying sharp no matter what. But sometimes, the smartest move is acknowledging when your brain needs a reset. Today, I hit that wall. So instead of forcing productivity, I chose to step back. No groundbreaking insights, no big revelations—just a quiet recognition that rest is part of resilience.

How do you handle mental exhaustion? Do you push through or take a step back?