In this article, the author shares four strategies that will keep school leaders involved in their schools, connected to their peers, and enthusiastic about it all. Here, the author describes how he has managed to balance the "impossible" with things that give him the energy to face the Mondays and start each new year. So, whether it's finding ways to build support in- and outside the school context, taking advantage of opportunities to keep learning fresh ideas, or doing something completely different, school leaders can find simple ways to keep their edge, maintain focus, and be ready when the leaves begin to turn.