Joel Salatin says the average homesteader burns out after about six years of homesteading. We've found that homesteaders are some of the hardest-working people out there and will often work themselves into the ground. Without intentionally taking a rest, it's easy to push yourself until you burn out.

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Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Question of the Day
3:50 - Azure Standard
6:19 - Seventh Year of Rest

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