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Work\/life balance is a common goal for many would-be high-performers, but in reality, is just not tenable. Why? Because lack of balance is the human condition; a work\/life mix, on the other hand, opens doors to achievement in every facet of life.<\/h4>\n

Let me offer an example\u2014the story of a recent attendee of one of my Perfect Life Workshops. His name is Don.<\/p>\n

To many, Don is a paragon of success. His company is on the verge of breaking the $1 million mark in revenue; he loves his work; he has time to spend with his wife every week night; and he is making big contributions to his community.<\/p>\n

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Don is dissatisfied, and many would say it\u2019s because he lacks work\/life balance. He recognizes the many tell-tale signs of this seemingly lopsided life: working on Saturday mornings, reading work e-mail in the company of family, taking business calls after five o\u2019clock. In fact, Don was so self-aware, he brought these concerns to me at a recent workshop.<\/p>\n

\u201cCraig, can you help me find better work\/life balance?\u201d he asked. \u201cI want my brother-in-law to stop nagging me.\u201d<\/p>\n

What I said surprised him: \u201cDon, work\/life balance is a myth for high performers like you, me, and the readers of EarlyToRise.com<\/a>. Balance suggests an equal weighting of all facets of your life. But the fact is, there is no an equal weighting between work and non-work in our daily schedule. There cannot be \u2018balance\u2019 given the big goals we want to accomplish.\u201d<\/p>\n

SUGGESTED POST: Five Steps to Creating a Balanced Life<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The idea of work\/life balance has little application for high-achievers precisely because these individuals are focused instead on clearly defined, shoot-for-the-stars goals. In fact, imbalance is part of our human DNA\u2014a genetic motivation to find solutions and seek out opportunities.<\/p>\n

How could Usain Bolt have dominated for 10 years if he had track\/life balance? How could Oprah have built her empire or Steve Jobs created the iPhone if they had been intent on creating balance? These icons paid no heed to work\/life balance; they simply went after their dreams.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the truth:<\/strong> If you want to accomplish extraordinary results, your life will naturally be imbalanced. Instead of searching for some mythical equilibrium, strive for the right work\/life mix that prioritizes both personal and professional goals.<\/p>\n

The quickest way to get started is by picking up The Perfect Day Formula<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s on me\u2014I just want to propel your success.<\/p>\n

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And it doesn\u2019t matter what your goals are. You could be a business owner climbing toward $1 billion net worth, an individual striving for a $50,000 salary, or a parent who wants to end work at 3pm every day so you can spend time with your family. The same principles of work\/life mix apply.<\/p>\n

My friend Sean Stephenson, a certified therapist, motivational speaker, and author of \u201cGet Off Your But,\u201d perfectly articulates this vision: \u201cThe human mind\u2019s job is not to make you feel good or find balance. It\u2019s to solve problems. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always looking for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

When our mind looks for problems, like not having work\/life balance, it gives us a feeling of guilt. This feeling wastes our energy. We are all better served by taking the energy wasted on being bothered and putting it into constant improvement. Define your goals. Go after them.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the truth:<\/strong> If you want to accomplish extraordinary results, your life will naturally be imbalanced. Instead of searching for some mythical equilibrium, strive for the right work\/life mix that prioritizes both personal and professional goals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I like the following quote; it was a favorite of Marty Edelston, the founder of Boardroom Inc., who built a publishing empire through hard work and long hours. She was very happy doing so while also raising a loving family and having an impact on millions of people:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him, he is always doing both.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bottom line:<\/strong>\u00a0If you begin feeling guilty because of people\u2019s perceptions of how you live your life\u2014a life that lacks balance\u2014just remember the 3-C Formula that we learned from Epictetus, the master of proper self-perception:<\/p>\n

Control what you can.<\/h4>\n

Cope with what you can\u2019t.<\/h4>\n

Concentrate on what counts.<\/h4>\n

When I look at one of our top coaching clients, let\u2019s call her Serena, she reminds me of the 3-C Formula when I see her weekly updates. Life isn\u2019t always perfect for her. It isn\u2019t for any of us.<\/p>\n

There are ups and downs in everyone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

As a business owner, a mother, a wife, and a leader, there are constant challenges. But, she is willing to focus on that which she can control week after week.<\/p>\n

When things show up in her life that she can\u2019t control, she\u2019s figured out appropriate and healthy ways to cope. In the past, she had bad habits and vices that were her outlet. She found that those weren\u2019t serving her anymore and has changed her life.<\/p>\n

Instead of dwelling on negativity \u2013 she concentrates on what counts\u2026 Her husband and her toddler.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s people like Serena that continue to drive me to do what I do each day. It\u2019s why coaches Daniel, Gavin and Galel work for Early To Rise\u2026<\/p>\n

Now, it\u2019s your turn to thrive!<\/p>\n

Make the right decision, right now, for your right life. Always.<\/p>\n

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Craig Ballantyne<\/a><\/h3>\n
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If you want to double your income, work less, and become the ambitious millionaire you’ve always wanted to be… Craig Ballantyne is the coach who will help you do it. With more than 20-years of experience as an entrepreneur and five 7-figure businesses under his belt, he specializes in helping “struckling” entrepreneurs get out of the mud and build the business of their dreams. To see if you qualify for Craig’s “Millionaire Coaching Program” send an email to support@earlytorise.com with the subject line “Millionaire”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n