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Episode 1311:
Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes.org demystifies the elusive concept of work-life balance, sharing insightful epiphanies from her personal journey. She challenges the notion that balance is one-size-fits-all, presenting a realistic look at the sacrifices and adjustments required to achieve a more fulfilling blend of professional and personal fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2016/06/work-life-balance.html
Quotes to ponder:
"We all have limited amounts of time, money, and energy. What we can’t do is pull more time and energy out of the clear blue sky."
"Sometimes we have to work really hard now to have work life balance later."
"Sometimes work life balance is overrated. When you love something and it energizes you, allow your life to tip in that direction."
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 1310:
Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute delves into the essential brain-based traits that earmark high-potential individuals for success. With insights from neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner, Comaford illuminates how focus, learning, personal insight, and social skills not only define but can also be developed in future leaders, offering a roadmap for personal and professional growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/want-to-be-promoted-cultivate-these-4-traits/
Quotes to ponder:
"Focus has two parts: executive, or selective attention, what we choose to pay attention to and zoom in on mentally, and second it’s essential to be able to zoom out and see relationships between things, to understand context."
"Learning swiftly and retaining learning is key in today’s speedy workplace."
"Personal ability is two-fold. First it means the individual demonstrates knowing themselves, being clear on their motives, their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats."
Episode references:
Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
Power Your Tribe by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Tribe-Resilient-Turbulent/dp/1260108775
Smart Tribes by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/SmartTribes-Teams-Become-Brilliant-Together/dp/159184648X
Rules for Renegades by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Renegades-Money-Career-Individuality-ebook/dp/B001B681T4
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