Step Back to Leap Forward: Leveraging Time Off for Maximum Success

By George Zelina

Burnout does not happen because people are weak.

It happens because capable people push too long without recalibration.

Step Back to Leap Forward is written for professionals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or mentally exhausted and sense that working harder is no longer the answer. It offers a practical way to step back without falling behind and to reset direction without losing momentum.

This book challenges the idea that constant effort leads to lasting success. Instead, it shows how deliberate pauses, reflection, and recovery can restore clarity, rebuild focus, and unlock higher-quality performance over time.

Inside, you will learn how to:

Recognize when pushing forward is no longer productive

Use structured breaks to regain energy, focus, and perspective

Reset habits without burning everything down

Re-enter work with clearer priorities and stronger direction

Build success that does not rely on constant pressure

Rather than offering empty motivation, this book provides a grounded framework for stepping out of overload and back into effective action. It is designed for entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and self-directed professionals who want progress without self-destruction.

If you feel busy but not effective, driven but depleted, Step Back to Leap Forward offers a realistic path forward.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1793859515
• ISBN13: 9781793859518
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"