

Why Work-Life Balance Is A Lie | Ep 63
7 snips Aug 15, 2023
Explore the myth of perfect work-life balance and discover why it's more about integrating values than drawing hard lines. The conversation highlights how work and life are intertwined, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfection and reject societal expectations. Instead of striving for unattainable ideals, focus on personal fulfillment and energy. Accept the compromises of life, as they are part of the journey to happiness and success.
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The 5 PM Boundary
- Leila Hormozi recounts a dinner with a friend who became angry about a work call after 5 p.m.
- This illustrates the frustration of rigidly trying to separate work and life.
Work-Life Integration
- Work-life balance is misleading because it assumes work and life are separate entities.
- Work and life are intertwined; what affects one inevitably affects the other.
Values Over Rules
- Focus on your values instead of rigid rules when managing your time.
- Values provide a flexible framework for decision-making, unlike restrictive rules.