In this podcast, we explore the concept of a sustainable pace and its importance in Agile practices. Maintaining a constant, manageable pace indefinitely is crucial for team success and product quality. Arbitrary deadlines and stress-induced rushes can disrupt this balance. Instead, understanding your team's capacity within a set iteration helps in making sensible trade-offs and planning effectively. This approach fosters adaptability and predictability, essential for a sustainable pace. Agile principles emphasize building projects around motivated individuals and trusting them to deliver. Involving the team in planning and aligning with customer priorities ensures that the workload remains manageable. Just as an orchestra functions harmoniously with each member playing their part, a successful team operates best when realistic expectations and clear communication guide their efforts. Sustainable pace is key to creating high-quality products and maintaining team well-being. We break down actionable ways you and your teams can maintain a sustainable pace.