Pause.

Why Stopping is the Key to a Life Worth Living For 1000 Years

Two months ago, I hit "publish" on the first edition of the Gaiuss Code newsletter. It was a leap of faith, a commitment to sharing my insights and experiences with you.

And now, just two months later, I hit "pause."

When you look at the moon through a telescope, you can feel how time doesn’t exist there. Everything is endlessly the same, so time has no value. This is a great lesson for Earth and our busy lives.

Why? I preach the power of stopping, evaluating, and refining. I live what I say.

So, for the past two weeks, this newsletter has been silent.

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.

I didn’t get tired.

I didn’t give up.

I've been strategically, deliberately, and intentionally quiet.

Think about it. How often do you actually stop? I mean really stop.

Not just a coffee break or a long weekend but a true cessation of activity to reflect on the path you're on.

Most people, even the most successful among us, rarely take the time. We get caught up in the daily grind, the relentless pursuit of "more," and we lose sight of the bigger picture and neglect the wisdom.

But here's the thing: consistent pushing, that "always-on" mentality, will only get you so far. It's like driving a car at full speed with your eyes closed. Sure, you might cover some ground, but you're likely to crash and burn.

Stopping, on the other hand, allows you to take stock, to adjust your course, to fine-tune your engine.

Stopping is like pulling over to get lunch, consult a map, to check your fuel gauge, to clean the windshield.

You gain clarity, perspective, and control.

This is why I regularly embark on grueling, often dangerous, mountain expeditions.

It's not just about the physical challenge; it's about the mental and emotional reset that comes from pushing my limits. Each climb forces me to stop, to evaluate, to make life-or-death decisions.

And those experiences have taught me invaluable lessons that I apply to every aspect of my life.

Over the past 29 years, I've discovered a powerful truth: the more often I stop, the better my results. It's counterintuitive, I know.

But by taking the time to reflect, to analyze, to course-correct, I've achieved far more than I ever could have through sheer brute force. I tried both so that I would know about it.

So, what did I learn during my two-week publishing hiatus?

Plenty. I gained valuable insights into the nature of this newsletter and its environment. I identified areas for improvement and topics I need to explore further.

And most importantly, I freed up time and mental space to generate new ideas, to forge new connections, to explore new possibilities.

Another value of stopping is to review priorities, see the events, and pass the time in a new light.

I can tell you I see things very differently. Some things that were previously meant to sit on a backburner now gained new life and the urge to be executed with much higher priority.

For example, my book. I realized two books, not one, should be written by spring.

Think of it like this: your life, your business, your habits – they're all like a garden. If you keep planting without ever weeding, you'll end up with a chaotic mess.

Stopping allows you to pull out the weeds – those activities, thoughts, and relationships that no longer serve you. It creates space for new growth, for fresh perspectives, for a more abundant harvest.

This is how we live a life truly worth living, a life that spans not just years, but centuries.

The secret is in making conscious choices, about prioritizing what matters, about constantly evolving and adapting. It's about mastering the art of the pause.

So, join me and try it yourself. Hit the pause button. Take a step back. Evaluate. Refine.

You might be amazed at what you discover.