{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hustle Mode vs Sprint Energy","description":"There\u2019s a difference between running a business and playing at one. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what it really means to work hard without burning out \u2014 and how to reclaim your energy through intentional effort. You\u2019ll learn how to spot the difference between hustle (reactive, fear-based, endless) and a sprint (focused, strategic, time-bound). Marissa shares her framework for designing \u201cseasons of sprint\u201d that move your business forward without tipping you into exhaustion \u2014 including how to track what\u2019s working, when to rest, and how to tell if you\u2019re running your business or if it\u2019s running you. If you\u2019ve been feeling like slowing down means losing progress, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with effort, rebuild trust in your discipline, and remember that running a real business takes time, energy, and heart. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: The crucial difference between hustle and hard work Why running a business should take effort \u2014 and how to make that effort sustainable The five key elements of a healthy sprint: purpose, time frame, metrics, focus, and rest How to recognize when you\u2019re sprinting intentionally versus avoiding stillness Why rest isn\u2019t a reward, but a strategic part of your success rhythm Listen to Episode 9: Hustle vs. Sprint \u2014 How to Be Ambitious Without Burning Out ","author_name":"The Experienced Entrepreneur","author_url":"http:\/\/marissalawton.com\/","html":"