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.

Seth Whalen | Staffing + Event Logistiscs Specialist

I’ve been running my own businesses since 2007, and since then, my role, engagement and involvement has constantly changed. It’s ever flowing and evolving. As the businesses grow, my challenges change and as one man, you only have so much bandwidth. You can only be great at so much, and maintain that greatness at a high-level for so long. Especially as life outside of work also grows and changes. Read more>>

Nikki Washington | Minister, Author & Speaker

My balanced has changed drastically over the years. Through the natural ebbs and flows of life, coupled with discerning times and season, I’ve learned when to lean into firing on all cylinders, and when to take prayerful pauses. As a kid, I use to accept every invite, say yes to every engagement and lend my support to every cause that was aligned with my faith. Read more>>

Dr. Sandy Davis | Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The Willow Field Foundation

As a psychologist specializing in trauma, I have no choice but to place enormous focus on self-care and work/life balance so that I can continue to perform at a high level and give my best self in both my professional and personal lives. Giving to my personal hobbies and to my family and friends pays me back in ways that are immeasurable. Read more>>

Dave Jarvis | Musician & Podcaster

When I first joined Blow Your Brains Out with Rick, Dave & Ariel, airing every Wednesday night 8-10pm CST, it was actually running from 9-11pm. That made Thursday really painful for all of us. Then we switched to 8-10pm, and Thursdays became way less painful. Read more>>

Austin Pruett | Owner of Fort Worth Auto Detail

Over the past four years, my work-life balance has been heavily skewed toward growing the business. I’ve been working 60+ hours a week, and that level of commitment has been necessary to achieve the growth we’ve seen. However, as we transition into our new shop, I’m prioritizing better balance not just for myself, but also for my team. We’re planning to close on Saturdays, which I believe will significantly help in creating that balance. Read more>>