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1725 | Carla Harris: “No is a Complete Sentence.”

Jul 27, 2023
Carla Harris, a banker, provides practical tips for achieving work-life balance and staying true to oneself in a career. She emphasizes the importance of saying no and making intentional choices to protect your well-being.
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  • Maintaining work-life balance is crucial for long-term success and requires intentionally prioritizing personal interests and relationships.
  • Saying no is necessary to maintain focus on what truly matters and to set boundaries for work and personal life.

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Importance of Work-Life Balance and Outside Interests

Carla Harris emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and maintaining outside interests throughout her career. From the beginning, she promised herself that she would play hard alongside working hard. Harris intentionally put activities and events that mattered to her in her calendar, ensuring that she made time for things like singing lessons or going to the Apollo Theater. Even when she got married and had a child, she continued to prioritize investing in her personal relationships. Harris firmly believes that any relationship requires intentional effort and that it's crucial to make time for loved ones and build connections.

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