Introduction Small business owners and executives wear hustle like a badge of honor. The ability to up-regulate—to slam the accelerator, push through pressure, and deliver results under duress—is legendary in entrepreneurial circles. But what few dare to discuss is the dark side: chronic sympathetic overdrive. That constant buzz of adrenaline eventually erodes decision-making, wrecks sleep, and will inevitably burn out even the sharpest minds. “Just relax” falls pathetically short as advice f...

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