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.

Emily Rodriguez | Performer and Recording Artist

Overtime, I have had trouble with a work life balance. I catch myself overthinking and being very indecisive sometimes and it really causes me to lose track of the time along with what I am spending too much or too little time on. Ever since moving to Boston, MA for college, I have had more time to myself to think of a better balance. For instance, I learned how to control my overthinking by writing out my schedule the night before and also by getting everything done as soon as possible rather than procrastinating. I make sure to stay consistent with my music and I have created a creative space where I can keep making new projects and song ideas. Read more>>

Guadalupe Diaz | Cakepopper & Latina

My balance has kind of changed a bit since starting up the business, but I manage. I am a full-time student juggling AP courses, other extracurriculars, and my business, but I always find a way because I LOVE what I do. It’s so much fun and worth it even if I lose some sleep and free time. The way I think about the balance is there is always time for everything as long as you do not procrastinate. I am a bit of a procrastinator myself, but I always make sure to get my work and goals done. Read more>>

Bj Brown | Content Creator & Future Doctor

Truthfully, balancing work and life has been quite a challenging journey for me, and my perspective on balance has changed a lot as I’ve gotten older. Starting out, I had a clear vision of pursuing a medical career, which most people know comes with demanding requirements and high expectations in and out of the classroom. There was no space in my life to explore other passions, and I feared that any deviation from my studies would jeopardize my chances of getting into medical school. However, I still had this creative itch – a passion for photography, modeling, content editing, and personal blogging. Read more>>