Big Shot

Why Billionaires Believe Work-Life Balance Is A Myth

Nov 2, 2023

28:51

One of the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur is the stress and anxiety of never having enough time. When ambition flows through your veins, it’s difficult to balance your desire to build something great with your love for your family, friends, and other interests. Being an entrepreneur requires sacrifice — but how do you do that without giving up what matters most? On this episode of Big Shot Shorts, Issy Sharp, Charles Bronfman, and Ed Sonshine reveal their regrets, rules, and recommendations for creating happiness and harmony in work and life.

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In This Episode, We Cover:

(01:00) Work-life balance is not a 50-50 equation

(02:00) Why entrepreneurs struggle so much with finding time for everything

(02:48) How consistency can help reduce stress and anxiety

(03:30) David Segal’s family ritual

(06:00) The most important source of support for entrepreneurs

(08:00) Issy Sharp’s lessons from decades of a happy marriage

(09:25) Issy Sharp’s regrets about building the Four Seasons

(13:05) Charles Bronfman’s lessons on raising a family with ambition and purpose

(19:00) Why it’s important to “never look back”

(22:00) Ed Sonshine’s 3 rules for family happiness