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.

Daniel Black | Professor and novelist

I’ve discovered, during my 50 years, that parties never end. In other words, you can miss a few and be perfectly fine. Also, you don’t have to stay the entire time. This has saved my work life balance. I’ve now learned how to fellowship efficiently. I can attend the party without being their all night. I can also turn my phone off when it’s time to rest. Any emergency can wait. It really can. Read more>>

Christina Reeves | Chris Renee| Data Engineer -Content Creator -Vlogger

My work life balance has changed here recently as I have decided to step more into being a content creator and YouTuber along with my career of being a data engineer. I absolutely have to ensure that I balance them both all while not burning myself out on either, but also creating the time and creativity space to be successful at both. I think it’s very important to do what you love in life. Read more>>

Bernail Fluellen | Minister | Missionary | Writer Principle Creative Consultant | Stationery Designer | Writer | Coach

I love this question because for so long I did not recognize and embrace real work life balance. My career shot off right after college graduation and at that time I was so focused on the next job opportunity and open doors leading to success that I neglected me personally along with other valuable life moments. Later through my journey, after discovering true identity and purpose did I realize that I was missing out on the finer things in life. Read more>>