23min chapter

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#170 Apprenticeships, Sabbaticals & "Good Work" — Steve Schlafman & Matt Yao on slowing down, deprogramming, unlearning, learning from others, deciding to quit, going on a sabbatical, not being jealous anymore, competitiveness and enoughness, finding good work, ambition, the apprenticeship, Downshift, decelerator, marriage, family and reframing money

The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

CHAPTER

Balancing Ambition and Downshifting

This chapter explores the delicate balance between ambition and downshifting, emphasizing the importance of rest and recovery for peak performance. The speakers reflect on personal experiences and discuss pursuing ambition through a more balanced life approach, incorporating family and personal well-being into their definition of success. Relationships, family dynamics, and evolving perspectives on money are also discussed, highlighting the significance of supportive partnerships and prioritizing experiences over material wealth.

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