In this episode of the Lucky 13 podcast, hosts Mike Lantz and Josh Hauser share personal stories about family milestones, summer travel, and the challenges entrepreneurs face during seasonal transitions. They discuss the importance of intentional planning, maintaining discipline, and achieving balance through the "eight by eight by eight" rule—dedicating equal time to work, sleep, and personal well-being. Emphasizing relationships, self-care, and purposeful living, Mike and Josh offer practical advice for navigating busy summer months while staying focused on both business and personal fulfillment.   Podcast Introduction & Summer Kickoff (00:00:08) Hosts banter, introduce the Lucky 13 podcast, and discuss the arrival of summer in Indiana. Hauser Family Summer Plans (00:00:53) Josh shares his family's busy summer schedule: wedding in Pigeon Forge, soccer tournaments in San Diego and Richmond. Mike's Daughter's Engagement Story (00:01:37) Mike recounts his daughter's relationship, her boyfriend asking for his blessing, and the upcoming proposal. Daughter's South Korea Adventure (00:02:57) Mike talks about his youngest daughter studying abroad in South Korea, her experiences, and advice for her trip. Experiencing South Korean Healthcare (00:04:22) Mike describes his daughter's experience with South Korea's socialized healthcare system and visiting the DMZ. Entrepreneurship & Summer Discipline (00:05:05) Discussion shifts to how entrepreneurs struggle with discipline and planning during summer and seasonal transitions. Planning for Summer & Business Overwhelm (00:06:07) The hosts discuss the lack of business planning for summer, the impact on teams, and the importance of intentional preparation. The Eight by Eight by Eight Rule Introduction (00:07:49) Josh introduces the "eight by eight by eight" rule for balancing work, sleep, and personal time. Time Management & Calendar Protection (00:07:57) Mike shares about calendar management, team burnout, and the need to rethink schedules for better balance. Explaining the Eight by Eight by Eight Rule (00:08:51) Breakdown of the rule: 8 hours work, 8 hours sleep, 8 hours for family, health, and soul. The Importance of Good Sleep (00:10:29) Deep dive into sleep's impact on health, performance, and the compounding effects of sleep deprivation. Consistency & Sleep Habits (00:13:26) Discussion on the importance of consistent sleep schedules and the ripple effect of poor sleep on work and family. Family, Friends, and Faith (00:14:43) Exploring the value of being present with family and friends, and the importance of intentional time for faith. Navigating Empty Nesting & Relationships (00:16:46) Mike and Josh discuss the transition to empty nesting, maintaining friendships, and the importance of marriage. Advice for Future Son-in-Law (00:18:26) Mike shares the three priorities he gave his daughter's fiancé: marriage first, protection, and provision. Health, Hygiene, and Hobbies (00:20:27) The hosts discuss the importance of health, personal care, and finding hobbies, especially as life circumstances change. Soul, Service, and Smiles (00:22:08) Conversation about finding joy, serving others, and surrounding oneself with positive, uplifting people. Eight Hours of Hard Work (00:23:44) Emphasis on making work hours productive, focusing on investment versus expense, and avoiding summer distractions. Episode Wrap-Up & Teaser for Next Episode (00:24:44) The hosts take a break, tease a framework for implementing the eight by eight by eight rule in the next episode.  

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