The Theory of Cumulative Stress

The forces that drain your bucket aren’t all negative, of course. To live a productive life, it can be important to have some of the things flowing out of your bucket. Working hard in the gym, at school, or at the office allows you to produce something of value. But even positive outputs are still outputs and they drain your energy accordingly. These outputs are cumulative. Even a little leak can result in significant water loss over time.