The Key Issue With Work-Life Balance
The problem with “work-life balance” is that the forces of work and life don’t exist in equilibrium.
At times, our careers will have an outsized influence on our decision-making. Other times, we’ll set work aside to enjoy life’s many pleasures or deal with its potential hardships.
The two will never be in a state of equality. By seeking balance, we’ve propped ourselves up to fall.
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