Why Taking Time Off Makes You More Productive as an Entrepreneur

Why Taking Time Off Makes You More Productive as an Entrepreneur

July 2, 2026 · 15 min · Season 5 · Episode 18

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Leslie Kane discusses how taking time off can enhance productivity for entrepreneurs.

What if taking time off wasn't a distraction from your business but one of the smartest business strategies you could have? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares why rest is not the opposite of productivity. It is what fuels it. As entrepreneurs, it is easy to believe we have to keep working while everyone else enjoys holidays and vacations. The reality is that stepping away often creates greater focus, better ideas, renewed energy, and stronger momentum when you return. Leslie shares lessons from decades of business ownership, including how preparing for vacation increases productivity, why planning your return is just as important as planning your time away, and how intentionally "filling your cup" became one of the best business strategies she ever adopted. If you have been telling yourself you'll slow down someday, this episode is a reminder that the life you're working so hard to build should be enjoyed along the way. In this episode you'll discover: • Why taking time off can actually make you more productive • How vacation deadlines eliminate procrastination and increase focus • The importance of planning your return before you leave • Why…

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