Episode 1164: Afterburn | Motivated by Mortality | Part 1

Episode 1164: Afterburn | Motivated by Mortality | Part 1

From Messianic Torah Observant Israel by Steve Berkson

May 14, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 1164

About this episode

This episode features a Q&A session reflecting on themes of motivation and productivity in light of mortality.

We recommend listening to the teaching, Motivated by Mortality | Part 1, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense weekly teachings. This Afterburn Q&A session lets your mind and soul absorb more understanding (oxygen). Some of the topics covered are: • Downtime vs. killing time? • What will we be doing in the Forever? • I just want to say thank you • “I should probably do what he did” • Like a forever drug addict? • Am I giving my best effort? • Are we co-builders with Elohim? • Time flies when one is busy being productive • Blocked from being productive? • The desire of Elohim could be…? • Just having a ‘rough patch’ vs. just existing? • “I don’t have any goals or dreams” • Overcoming the feeling of “burnout” • “A man’s gotta know his limitations” • Is automation and delegation part of redeeming the time? • What does scripture mean by “prolong your days”? Subscribe to be notified of new content each week. Learn more about MTOI: https://mtoi.org The MTOI App…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Berkson

Topics covered

  • spiritual growth
  • motivation
  • productivity
  • self-reflection
  • life goals

Keywords

  • afterburn effect
  • spiritual teachings
  • downtime
  • burnout
  • Elohim

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