

AMY PORTERFIELD: Preserve Space with Non-negotiables
10 snips Jul 31, 2024
Amy Porterfield, a successful entrepreneur, discusses the critical role of nonnegotiables in achieving work-life balance. She emphasizes saying no to good opportunities to focus on better ones. The importance of rest, efficient work practices, and strong personal relationships is highlighted as essential for fulfillment. Amy also shares her insights on implementing a four-day workweek and how it transformed her work environment, prioritizing productivity while maintaining personal happiness. Her journey serves as inspiration for balancing professional ambitions with personal life.
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Daily Quit-Time Protects Relationships
- Quit work at a predictable time each day to protect relationships and personal life.
- Amy stops working around 5:00–5:30 PM to prioritize her marriage and evening connection.
Keep Weekends Sacred
- Reserve weekends for rest and family by not working on Saturdays or Sundays.
- Amy enforces no-weekend work as a non-negotiable to recharge and be better during workdays.
Marriage Moment That Changed Everything
- Early in her business Amy worked nights and weekends and neglected family priorities.
- A moment where Hobie said he'd trade everything for more time with her triggered major change.