Stop Burning Out and Start Building: The 5 AM Rule That Changed Everything

Episode Summary

Miriam Simon gets real about the hustle trap that's keeping high-achieving Latinas stuck in survival mode. She shares how she juggled a full-time job, entrepreneur certification, Cornell courses, AND built a thriving business, all without burning out. This isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter and finally putting yourself first.

What You'll Learn

The Peace Revolution

• Why "boring" might actually be the calm you've been craving
• How to recognize when you're addicted to chaos (and break free)
• The difference between productive hustle and destructive grinding

The 4 AM Strategy

• How Miriam starts her days at 4-5 AM and still has energy left
• Why she takes 30-minute power naps without guilt
• The art of focus batching: giving everything its moment and time

The Learning Shortcut

• Why the "hard way" is keeping you stuck
• How to find your people and learn from those ahead of you
• The two-week SAP story that changed her approach to everything

Building Your Business Ecosystem

• How to create multiple revenue streams that actually support each other
• Why some people need to read, others need to listen, and how to reach them all
• The networking secret that opens doors you didn't know existed

Key Takeaways

🔥 "I'm not willing to do things the hard way anymore. I'm going to come from a place of peace."

🔥 Stop waiting for perfect timing—you make time for what's important to you

🔥 Your energy has levels—learn them, respect them, use them strategically

🔥 When you have haters, you know you're getting somewhere

The Challenge

This week, Miriam challenges you to:

1. Take ONE thing off your plate that's draining you
2. Find ONE person who's already doing what you want to do
3. Schedule rest like you schedule meetings—make it non-negotiable

Connect with Miriam

• Website: miriamsimon.online
• Book: Tattoos and Pearls - Street Wisdom Meets Corporate Strategy
• Speaking: Available for Hispanic Heritage Month events
• Coaching: Individual and group programs available

What's Next

Miriam's heading to Chicago for the IAAP conference and launching a new challenge in the coming weeks. Plus, she's celebrating over 35 consecutive weeks of podcast episodes—proof that consistency beats perfection every time.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another high-achieving woman who needs to hear that rest isn't quitting—it's recharging. Hit subscribe and let's build this community of women who thrive instead of just survive.

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