In a world obsessed with speed & chaos, design’s biggest threat isn’t AI—it’s burnout, pixel-pushing, doing things the old way, waiting for permission. This talk introduces a framework for creative endurance beyond prompts and pixels. Through three core practices—sustainable pacing, builder culture, and versatile hiring—Socrates Charisis shares lessons from running a bootstrapped studio in Athens. Expect real stories, actionable systems, and new ways to keep creativity alive when the work gets dull and the tools keep changing.