Principle #3 — Work-Life balance is genuinely possible
Work - life balance is not a myth. It can be achieved, but be aware it's dynamic rather than static.
To achieve it, you're going to have to make ongoing adjustments and fine tuning.
Weigh the domains of your life and give the right weighting to all the different domains.
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Do you really have to choose between winning at work and succeeding at life? In other words, do you have to work such long hours that you have no time and energy left over for your family and other interests?Most people will say you have to choose one or the other, but a "Double Win" really is feasible. You can have a great career, and simultaneously succeed at life as well. To achieve that, five principles are involved:
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