Without health, everything is nothing: Strategies for overcoming overload and stress. 020 In this inspiring episode, I speak to David Meyer, an entrepreneur who openly talks about his challenges and his path to self-discovery. You will learn how David dealt with the excessive demands of his rapidly growing company, what role a stay in a clinic in Bavaria played and how a phase of intensive reflection and reorganization led him to new insights. David shares his insights on workload, bad decisions and the courage to seek professional help. He also gives valuable tips on how to develop a healthier way of working and find a better balance between work and private life. Join us on a journey through David's entrepreneurial ups and downs and be inspired by his experiences and insights. ▬ Key takeaways ▬ ▸ Company management and employees: David's early, intensive involvement in employee selection and the transition from operational to management roles. ▸ Insights into work overload: The need to take mental and physical warning signals seriously and take steps to improve your own health. ▸ Going public and supporting: The positive response and support David has received from sharing his experiences encourages other entrepreneurs to speak openly about their challenges. ▸ Reflection on work culture: David questions whether the widespread assumption that entrepreneurship automatically means high levels of constant stress is really tenable. ▸ Adapting the way you work: The importance of self-monitoring, new habits and relaxation strategies such as nature experiences to increase well-being. ▸ Flexibility and freedom: The realization of how important personal freedom and time sovereignty are for a fulfilling life and how these aspects can support productive work. ▸ Life changes and resilience: David's move to Bavaria to live a quieter life and his long-term decision-making to reduce work-related stress and live healthier. Enjoy listening and be inspired by David's journey! ▬ The links from the episode ▬ ▸ Website: https://davidmeyer.me/ ▸ LinkedIn: / davidmeyer88 ▸ Website of deineStudienfinanzierung: https://www.deinestudienfinanzierung.de/ ▬ Book tip ▬ 📚 Slow Productivity - Efficiency without Overload: The Forgotten Art of Working Without Burnout: https://www.smartpreneurs-odyssey.com... ▬ Everything about the Smartpreneurs Odyssey Podcast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ❗️ Discover 10 critical mistakes & 100 success strategies for smartpreneurs: Download your free workbook now at → https://smrt.cy/workbook 💬 Your feedback, your questions and feedback on the episode → https://smrt.cy/hallo 💌 For more Insights, tips and background information: Subscribe to the Smartpreneurs Odyssey newsletter → https://smrt.cy/workbook 🔗 Everything about the podcast, further information about the episodes and my guests can be found on the website → https://smartpreneurs-odyssey.com/ Overview 00:00:00 Introduction and David's story 00:01:21 The beginnings of the company 00:04:20 First successes and challenges 00:06:47 Health effects and warning signs 00:12:30 The turning point and hospital stay 00:29:09 New beginning and self-discovery 00:32:01 Challenges during the corona pandemic 00:33:52 Unexpected success and growing pains 00:38:29 Return to Berlin and new insights 00:40:00 The importance of nature and slowing down 00:46:22 Freedom and self-determination as an entrepreneur 00:59:20 Final thoughts and recommendations