The podcast discusses redefining power by prioritizing family over work and valuing time spent with loved ones over material possessions and status.
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Wealth should be measured in terms of time spent with loved ones, not just material possessions and salary.
True power involves having control over one's time, prioritizing family over work.
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Redefining Wealth: Time with Loved Ones
We often measure wealth in terms of material items and salary, but the true richness lies in having ample time to spend with the people we love most. Without sufficient time with our loved ones, even the most successful individuals may feel a sense of emptiness. The example of Jimmy Carter, the most powerful man in the world, serves as a reminder that prioritizing work over family can lead to strained relationships and a sense of powerlessness.
Reevaluating Power: Striking a Balance
While power is commonly associated with titles, influence, and success, true power also entails having control over one's time. Many seemingly powerful individuals find themselves at the mercy of their busy schedules, lacking the freedom to allocate time to their families. Climbing the corporate ladder and being in demand may be admirable achievements, but if it means sacrificing time with family, it ultimately renders one poor and less powerful than they perceive themselves to be.
Rich is how much you get to see your kids, we said recently. We were redefining wealth away from material items and salary—although these things are nice as far as they go—and towards a thing that pretty much everyone wishes they had more of: time with the people you love most.
Is it really a rich life if you are missing out on something so priceless?
Perhaps it’s worth also taking a minute to do some similar considerations about power. There are the obvious trappings of power: The corner office. The gatekeepers. The influence you have over world events or an audience. The presidency. The title.