There is a certain kind of tiredness that slowly grows inside a business when things are moving fast. It does not show up suddenly. In the beginning, it almost feels like success. People are staying late, responding to messages quickly, and doing everything they can to keep the company moving forward. For a while, it feels exciting. It feels like the team is fully committed to the mission.

But over time, that constant pressure starts to feel heavier.

The late nights become normal. Weekends start disappearing into unfinished tasks. Meetings feel rushed and ideas become shorter and less frequent. Even the people who once brought the most energy into the room begin to look a little drained.