In this episode of the Pybites podcast, we dive into the power of stepping back from the daily grind, whether that's coding or career-focused ?Drawing insights from Julian's month-long trip to Canada, we discuss how disconnecting can provide clarity and inspiration for personal growth, and how it can inform decisions in our professional journeys ?And of course there are the books we're reading ?Join us for a journey of reflection, discovery, and a touch of humor ?---Chapters:00:00 Intro00:46 Welcome back (re-introducing) Julian!01:58 Wins of the week03:10 Julian's break06:20 Lessons learned from the break08:00 Trip reflections11:34 Reflect on your career13:22 Hint what's to come14:40 Holidays no deadlines15:07 Favorite part of the trip17:15 Pybites on the road18:05 Books / what we're reading20:50 Stoicism21:30 Wrap up + thanks22:22 Outro music ---Books:- Deep work- Siddhartha- The Carbon Almanac