

79: Reclaiming Margin, with Shawn Blanc
Aug 6, 2019
Shawn Blanc, founder of The Focus Course, shares his expertise on productivity and the vital concept of margin. He discusses how reclaiming margin helped him navigate a personal crisis. Listeners learn strategies for managing work-life balance in a demanding culture, emphasizing intentionality to avoid burnout. Blanc uses his vintage Jeep as an analogy for shifting gears in life, advocating for periods of focus followed by rest. He also highlights the importance of financial and emotional margins to enhance overall well-being.
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Margin: A Necessity
- Margin is the space between your responsibilities and your capacity.
- It's often seen as a luxury, but it's a necessity for well-being.
Smartphones and Margin Erosion
- Constant connectivity, especially through smartphones, erodes margin, particularly emotional and creative margin.
- Filling every moment with something drains mental and emotional reserves.
The Marathon Analogy
- Many believe they must sacrifice margin now to have it later, like sprinting a marathon.
- This mindset leads to burnout, hindering goal achievement and making one vulnerable to crises.