Dear Andrea Csilla,

Over the past few months, you may have noticed a recurring theme in my writing:
Running. Early mornings. Zone 2 training. Discipline.

Some of it probably sounded... intense.

So here’s the full story:
I’ve been preparing for a seven-day mountain trek in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia.
At the time you are reading this newsletter, I am offline, carrying my gear on my back — tent, food, water, layers — and covering 12 to 20 kilometers a day, with up to 1,400 meters of daily elevation gain.

This may be a holiday, but it’s also an endurance journey.

🧠 Why I’m Telling You This

Because this trek is not separate from my work.
It’s part of it.

Endurance training is not only about fitness — it’s about building your capacity to stay with discomfort, to breathe through effort, and to focus when things get steep.

Just like work. Just like leadership. Just like deep thinking.

💡 Doctor’s Insight: Physical Focus Trains Mental Focus

When you train for a long-distance trek, you have to:

• Plan
  
  
• Adjust your schedule
  
  
• Say no to distractions
  
  
• Recover properly
  
  
• Respect the process
  
  
• Let your body teach your mind
  
  

It’s the same mindset I teach professionals about sustainable productivity:
You don’t get better by pushing harder.
You get better by moving with rhythm.

This trip is my rhythm reset.

And yes, it includes something radical:
📴 A full digital detox.
No emails. No notifications. No tabs open.

Because your brain thinks better when you let it be quiet for a while.

🎯 What This Means for You

I'm away from my screen, but not away from intention.

If you’re reading this, maybe it’s a good moment to ask:

• What mountain are you preparing for right now?
  
  
• What kind of strength are you building — even if no one sees it yet?
  
  
• When was the last time you gave your brain a true reset?
  
  

I’ll be back soon — recharged, recalibrated, and full of new insights.
Until then, protect your focus. Protect your health.

👣 And maybe go for a walk — your next idea might be waiting at the top of the hill.

No Call to Action this time — just space.
We'll talk soon.

Have a productive day!

Andrea

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