How Work-Life “Balance” Became A Trap And What To Do Instead

02/11/2025 1h 14min Temporada 1 Episodio 106
How Work-Life “Balance” Became A Trap And What To Do Instead

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Send us a textWant a life where your business grows and your home life gets better, not worse? We dig into why “work-life balance” is a broken idea and show a cleaner path: set priorities for the season you’re in, make explicit agreements at home, and build boundaries that protect your focus without sacrificing what matters most.We start with a bold stance: you don’t need 50-50 every day. You need clarity. That means choosing quality time over time logged, designing small rituals that actually connect you with your partner and kids, and being transparent about heavy work sprints so there are no silent resentments. We share real stories—from pausing a date to send a mission-critical email to nightly bedtime rituals—and how honesty created calmer minds and better results on both sides.Then we put tech to work for you. Turn off non-essential notifications, use Do Not Disturb windows, park your phone on a charger when you get home, and ditch devices that keep your nervous system buzzing. Layer in simple automations—email rules, site diaries, receipt routing—to buy back hours every month. With fewer pings and fewer admin loops, you’ll think clearer and execute faster.Health is the force multiplier. Short, consistent workouts and walks sharpen your mood and decision-making. Build accountability you can’t wiggle out of: book a PT, schedule sessions with a friend, or block your calendar the way you would for a client. Finally, we talk energy management and growth: admit where you’re over-indexed, invest in skills and mentorship, and let that learning compound into better leadership at work and deeper connection at home.If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review. And if you want the hardcover book we’re gifting, be quick: subscribe on YouTube, then message Robbie the exact words “how to make money.” First in wins.