Daily Dad and Coach Shaka Smart on Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Oct 23, 2021
Discover the delicate art of balancing work and family life in the demanding world of professional sports. Delve into creative solutions for integrating family moments amidst chaos. Explore how aligning your values with time management can enhance your personal commitments. Learn about the importance of presence and mindfulness in achieving harmony. Hear inspiring stories of families finding balance through shared experiences, proving that amidst busy schedules, meaningful connections are the true treasures.
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Coaches' Sons in Sports
Ryan Holiday observed that many coaches' sons work for their fathers in professional sports.
He questions whether this is nepotism or due to the all-consuming nature of the profession.
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Moments Within Moments
Find moments within moments to connect with family, even in demanding professions.
Pete Carroll shared this advice, emphasizing integrating family into work.
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Work-Life Integration
Work-life balance doesn't exist for highly successful people, especially in demanding fields.
Define success in your other roles, like fatherhood, to make time for what truly matters.
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In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life. Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks on the delicate balance between working and spending time with your family, shares an excerpt from The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge where Shaka Smart, the current head men's basketball coach at Marquette University, discusses how he manages work and life, and more.
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