24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Katarina Tanaskovic

My work–life balance has definitely evolved over time. When I worked a traditional 9–5, my days were very structured. There were clear boundaries, work started at a certain time, ended at a certain time, and I could shut off and focus on my personal life afterward. Now, as a full-time travel creator, those lines have become much more blurred. Read More>>

Amy Yu

To be honest, I’ve never been particularly good at maintaining a healthy work-life balance. When I get deeply absorbed in my work, I tend to forget everything else—even meals. In the past, I worked as a freelance independent musician, which meant I often took on projects from home. While that offered flexibility, it also blurred the lines between my personal life and work. Read More>>

Brian Orlando

When I first became the morning show host of 943 The Shark, there was an urgency. In the deepest crevices of every ego is the desire to be the best but on the surface this urgency was driven by survival. Read More>>

Marcus Wynn

There are times in my life that I really have had a strong grasp on work life balance. I took time and showing up for myself and chose to be selective about projects/ experiences that I wanted to give my energy to. As artist, I think there is this fear of missing out. Read More>>