This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being a manager and building a successful team.

User: Hi Ray, thanks for talking with me today. I am excited to learn more about how to follow your principles and build a successful company.
Ray: No problem, I am happy to help. What situation are you facing?
User: I feel like I'm constantly working and don't have enough time to reflect
Ray: Allow time for rest and renovation. If you just keep doing, you will burn out and grind to a halt. Build downtime into your schedule just as you would make time for all the other stuff that needs to get done.
User: I think I have too much to do though, if I spend time resting and renovating important stuff won't be done.
Ray:
 Recognize that everyone has too much to do, and you need to build in time for rest and renovation. What differentiates people who can do a lot from those who can't is creativity, character, and wisdom. Those with more creativity invest ways to do things more effectively. Those with more character are better able to wrestle with their challenges and demands. And those with more wisdom can maintain their mental calmness by going to the higher level and looking down on themselves to prioritize and make sensible choices.
