Remember When Summer Meant Something? 

Remember when summer meant no homework, bikes in the driveway, sunburns from staying out too long, and losing track of time until the streetlights came on? 

Back then, summer meant freedom. Space to breathe. A break. 

Somewhere along the way, that shifted. Now it’s just… more of the same, but hotter. Packed calendars, too many meetings, emails at all hours, and maybe—maybe—a long weekend if you remember to take it. 

We know this post is a little out of left field. Normally we talk tech, security, systems, strategy. But here’s the thing: none of that matters if your team is running on empty. 

Burnout is real. 

And it doesn’t care how efficient your setup is if the people using it are exhausted. 

That’s why this summer, we’re pressing pause on business as usual. Not to ignore it—but to remind ourselves (and you) that work and life don’t have to be at odds. That the people behind the screens matter most. And that health, rest, and connection aren’t luxuries—they’re necessary. 

So over the next few weeks, we’re sharing a summer series on balance. The kind that doesn’t require a week off in the mountains (though we fully support that too). We’ll talk about: 

• Time outdoors and what it does for your brain 

• Why face-to-face conversations still matter 

• How to unplug (without panic) 

• And why, seriously, you need to use your PTO 

It’s not a vacation manual. That kind of thinking is what we are trying to back away from. It’s a reminder: summer can still mean something. Let’s reclaim it—one small choice at a time.