24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Lacie Doll | Independent Film Producer, Published Author, Award Winning Actress, Multi Business Owner

That’s a good question. When I started working in the industry I work in I didn’t have a work life balance. It was all work all the time. I had this internal worry that I wouldn’t reach my goals in the mental timeline I gave myself. I worked myself into constant anxiety and panic attacks. Read more>>

Lakeisha Jones | Plant Care Specialist

I have always been a structured person. I love a good schedule, and working from home for 13 years I learned how to c close the door to my office at 5:30 pm and separate work life and personal life. Since I’ve starting working full time for myself I found it hard to stop work at a certain time. Read more>>

Jashanna McQueen | Production Company Owner, Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Work-life balance has been a struggle for me. This is the beginning of my career, I used to feel intrigued to be engaged in the business all day. However, I found myself burning out, quicker than usual. I’ve found the importance of work-life balance by exhausting my energy. Balance is required for anything with longevity. Being consumed with work creates a mental blockage. Read more>> 

Celena Seusahai | CEO Tribal Carnival & Carnival Influencer

My life in the last couple years has changed drastically. Managing one of the largest Carnival bands in North America while still maintaining a 9-5 in a hospital, while attending school at one point as well, while still being a 24 year old with a very active social life has not been easy. Read more>>