Sometimes in order to see the big picture and accomplish huge things we need to take a step back. We live by the motto time is money, and you only live once. We push ourselves to the maximum every day to find the next prospect and close the next deal.
However a little relaxation and breathing room can boost production. This article from the NY Times by Tim Kreider seeks to relax our calendars and focus more on productivity rather than busyness. Of course this approach is not for everyone, but it is certainly worth giving it a shot.