Ever said these phrases? If so, you know how quickly work can pile up, and how far behind you can get before you even know what happened. I hate when that happens, but for some reason there is an unwritten code that leaders have to take on every assignment. Why is that? What is is about American culture (or perhaps corporate culture) that compels us to take on so much work that we risk failure? Or at least we risk being slower than we would like to be in completing our work.
Big Risk Does Not Equal Big Reward
It's About Balance
Over the years I've tried to adopt a new approach that takes into account my responsibilities at work, and the rest of my life -> the two-hour rule. The goal is to make sure I'm with those important to me outside of work for at least two hours a day (kids, volunteering, etc...). Sometimes that means I leave things unfinished and catch up later once life settles down; sometimes that means I rush frantically during the day to attend something important in the evening; and sometimes I just can't meet my two-hour goal. But it's always out there, helping me stay focused on balancing my life.
How About YouDo you lose your focus from time to time? If so, what do you do about it? Do you get yourself back on track; or, are you too excited to tell everyone that you stayed at the office until 9:00 last night because you're such a productive employee?
I'd love to hear from you.
No Excuses.
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Yes balance it key , yet for each person depending on their stage in life, has to do with how they adapt.
ReplyDeleteFor example, my family is grown and living their own life. I love being able to focus more time on my business and not have to make excuses to stop if I am in a zone. It pays off for me because I get the flexibility to do what I need, when I need it-giving me more chill time.
Great point Michael. It sounds like you've been able to shift your priorities now that your responsibilities on the home-front have eased a bit. Thanks!
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