The Power of Blank Space: How I Doubled My Growth by Doing Less

What if the best thing you could do for your business this year… was do less? In this raw, behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing how intentionally creating blank space in my calendar—not a break, not a vacation, but a purposeful pause—completely transformed my business growth. You’ll hear how stepping back led to major clarity, a game-changing mastermind invite with Brendon Burchard, and a bold new approach to my product suite and funnels. I also dive into the power of Deep Work Days, why “busy” isn’t always better, and how to stop overcommitting and start expanding. This isn’t a framework. It’s real-time documentation of a massive mindset shift. If you’ve ever felt stuck in hustle mode, this is your permission slip to do things differently in 2025. Click play to hear all of this and: [00:01] Why creating blank space—not hustle—is the most powerful thing I’ve done in 2025 [02:45] The distinction between rest, recharge, and true blank space [04:10] What happened when I blocked off three weekdays and actually honored that time [05:30] How a random text to Brendon Burchard led to a game-changing mastermind invite [06:45] The major funnel and product suite shifts we made because of that blank space [08:15] Why courage (not time) is what you need to create space for your next level [09:00] What I do during my new “Deep Work Days” and why they matter more than I expected Listen to Related Episodes:How to Double Your Energy and Focus with Tanessa Shears📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode557 You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years. I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom. If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!