Lazy Leverage Career Transitions Without Burning Bridges | Lazy Leverage #79
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Nov 6, 2025 Entrepreneurs often find it tough to be present with family while juggling work pressures. The discussion delves into the paradox of physical presence versus mental distraction at home. The hosts explore how household help can actually enhance meaningful family time. Transitioning careers without severing connections is another key theme, emphasizing the importance of reinventing oneself gradually while leveraging past experiences. Relationships are highlighted for their lifelong value, encouraging a smart approach to career moves.
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Presence Is Mental, Not Just Physical
- Being physically present with your kids is not the same as being mentally present. Jon Matzner realized he often attended events while mentally a million miles away at work.
Practice Mindful Mode Switching
- Do prioritize mindfulness: when you are in a context, be there fully rather than treating non-work as another performance metric. Jon and Peter recommend cultivating the ability to switch modes instead of replacing work with another compulsive activity.
Total Disconnect To Break Work Habit
- Jon calls radical disconnection his go-to tactic because he can't mildly reduce temptations. He must 'lock the computer up' or switch to a flip phone to avoid working during breaks.
