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Dr. Sean Drake

Knowing your limits is part of showing up.

Sean joins Ed and Brian for a personal conversation about asking for support and stepping away from constant work. Brian shares his experience, while Sean describes the importance he places on clarity and boundaries.

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INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

The story behind the skill.

10:48

Make room beyond the work

Sean describes planning time for rest and activities someone enjoys, rather than only continuing to work.

51:35

Permission to talk

Brian reflects on the pressure to be the provider and how that can make it difficult to talk about personal struggles.

52:30

Clarity and boundaries

Sean describes the personal goals he hopes people leave with: greater clarity and boundaries.

These notes and timestamps refer to the original profile interview. Returning guests may have several appearances in the player above, with different timings.

Take it into your own work.

  • Notice when constant work leaves no room for the rest of your life.
  • Make space for honest conversations with people you trust.
  • Define a boundary that helps you be more present.

ONE PRACTICAL NEXT MOVE

Choose one work boundary you can communicate clearly this week, such as when you stop checking messages.

An ACES53 editorial practice prompt inspired by this conversation.