There is no such thing as 'balance'. It is how I harmonize my work and my life.
He attributes to some colleague called Paul Burgum: "We spend far too much time at work for it not to be something more than work" "It must have a deeper meaning"
And in terms of tips : To be fully "present". Presence means to be strong enough to avoid the spillover of the last event you were in. The residual effect of spoils your 'presence" - to be fully with your daughter when you are with her.
A much less elegant formulation is that there are but 24 hrs in a day of which 10-12 are spent at work including commutes. Sleep takes about 6 - 8 hrs leaving very little time for any other pursuit that can provide "happiness" or fulfilment. Therefore, if fulfilment is what is sought, it must be at work and about work.
Many years ago, a successful exec had described his success due to fully being there in whatever one is into. I suppose that is "presence"
He attributes to some colleague called Paul Burgum: "We spend far too much time at work for it not to be something more than work" "It must have a deeper meaning"
And in terms of tips : To be fully "present". Presence means to be strong enough to avoid the spillover of the last event you were in. The residual effect of spoils your 'presence" - to be fully with your daughter when you are with her.
A much less elegant formulation is that there are but 24 hrs in a day of which 10-12 are spent at work including commutes. Sleep takes about 6 - 8 hrs leaving very little time for any other pursuit that can provide "happiness" or fulfilment. Therefore, if fulfilment is what is sought, it must be at work and about work.
Many years ago, a successful exec had described his success due to fully being there in whatever one is into. I suppose that is "presence"
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