Happy Work, Happy Life
Work can be consuming. Sometimes so
much so that it impinges upon the rest of your life. And the opposite is equally true.
Right?
We think too much of anything may
not be a good thing. Do you know when enough is enough; when it’s time to
step-back, let go, or forge ahead?
Here are some tips we have found to
be helpful. They appeared originally in an Open Forum article written by Mike
Michalowicz.
The ideas this small business expert offers can work in almost any
situation.
Cash Rich
Cash rich can make you time poor.
Having time to enjoy the fruits of your labor is important.
Michaolwicz writes “…if you can make $100/hour and work around
the clock, there’s a limit to what you can earn: $2,400/day. But if you can
hire 10 people to work for you and they earn you $10/hour, your daily billing
is the same: $2,400/day. The difference? You’re not the one working.
Debt?
Don’t buy what you can’t afford. Ask
yourself if debt is worth having? Consider spending less than you make. It can
provide you with “a cushion to protect
you and your happiness.”
Passion
Seek out your passion. Those
who “love” what they do often also experience satisfaction. In fact, according
to Michaolwicz, “…it’s natural to find
the will to be persistent, to persevere against tremendous odds.” And, from our perspective, everything about
this makes it a win-win situation.
There really is no ‘one method fits
all’ so be prepared to experiment. What happens when you spend less than you
earn? Can you increase the amount of time you have to enjoy the financial
rewards of your labor?
If you are willing to investigate –
to test drive your options - you will find a balance that allows you to have more – if not all – of
what you want in both your professional and personal spheres.
To learn more, read the complete article.
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