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Work-Life Balance
The best Paper Napkin Wisdom conversations on work-life balance, chosen and in order.
Kevin Dee co-founded Eagle. He grew it from 10 people to more than 90. He still coached his kids in soccer for 16 years. You have one life with many pieces. Decide what matters most, then fit it in on purpose. Jack McDonald carries his grandfather's advice. Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
Borzou Azabdaftari once asked to hold his wedding at Thanksgiving. It was the only time he could promise not to take a work call. His napkin now says the time will pass regardless. Jim Sheils holds a board meeting with each child. It happens once a quarter. Four hours, one-on-one, no phones. Bill Dost learned to grow with his wife, not ahead of her.
My daughter graduated from high school and from dance. I was there for all of it. Being there is a scheduling decision. Being present is an internal one.
“Strive for life balance, not work life balance.”
Kevin Dee, Episode 38
Start here: the top 10
1
Strive for Life Balance, Not Work-Life Balance: Kevin Dee on Leading a Growing Company
Episode 38 · Kevin Dee
Strive for life balance, not work-life balance, while growing a company (Kevin Dee).
2
Never Get Too Busy Making a Living: Jack McDonald on Founder Balance
Episode 97 · Jack McDonald
Never get too busy making a living: balancing the business and family.
3
How Founders Stop Putting Life on Hold: Borzou Azabdaftari
Episode 240 · Borzou Azabdaftari
Stop putting life on hold until the business is done.
4
How to Be Present for Your Family When You Run a Business
Episode 378 · Edge of the Napkin
How to be present for your family when you run a business.
5
How Busy Entrepreneurs Stay Close to Their Kids: Jim Sheils on Board Meetings
Episode 72 · Jim Sheils
Busy entrepreneurs staying close to their kids: family board meetings (Jim Sheils).
6
Grow Together, Not Alone: Bill Dost on Marriage and Business
Episode 137 · K Bill Dost
Keeping a marriage strong while growing a business together.
7
Persistence Is the Key to Success: Gerard Murtagh on Focus and Family
Episode 92 · Gerard Murtagh
Persistence in business without losing family time.
8
Why Entrepreneurs Can't Relax Over the Holidays, and What Helps
Episode 324 · Edge of the Napkin
Why entrepreneurs can't switch off over the holidays, and what helps.
9
Make the Everyday Sacred: Paige Zinn on Being Present as a Leader
Episode 95 · Paige Zinn
Making the everyday sacred: being present instead of always working.
10
How to Raise Confident Kids: Sean Finter on Values and Mistakes
Episode 199 · Sean Finter
Raising confident kids as a busy founder.
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