Episode
#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
1:02:37
Published: Thu Jul 09 2020
Description
Gail Golden is a management psychologist and an author. A balanced life is a happy life, and yet many people are overworked, underslept and have little time left over for relaxation. Obviously something isn't working here. Expect to learn how to decide what's important, why embracing mediocrity can be a tool rather than a weakness, when to say no, how to curate your workplace and much more... Sponsor: Shop Tailored Athlete’s full range at https://link.tailoredathlete.co.uk/modernwisdom (FREE shipping automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Buy Curating Your Life - https://amzn.to/2NZw6eI Check out Gail's Website - https://www.gailgoldenconsulting.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Almost everyone feels overwhelmed, exhausted, inadequate, and not meeting their own or others' expectations when trying to balance work and life.
00:00 - 08:13 (08:13)
Summary
Almost everyone feels overwhelmed, exhausted, inadequate, and not meeting their own or others' expectations when trying to balance work and life. This problem affects diverse populations, leading many to incorrectly assume others have it all figured out.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their experience of saying yes to opportunities without fully considering the consequences, and emphasizes the importance of considering what you will do less of before taking on new projects.
08:13 - 13:00 (04:47)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of saying yes to opportunities without fully considering the consequences, and emphasizes the importance of considering what you will do less of before taking on new projects.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Taking breaks during work can actually boost productivity and lead to better relationships with co-workers.
13:00 - 17:41 (04:40)
Summary
Taking breaks during work can actually boost productivity and lead to better relationships with co-workers. Even the most productive workers can only manage around four to six hours of focused deep work per day.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how eliminating distractions can help achieve goals, whether it be in work, education, or family matters, and compares it to the process of a museum curator selecting exhibits.
17:41 - 25:13 (07:32)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how eliminating distractions can help achieve goals, whether it be in work, education, or family matters, and compares it to the process of a museum curator selecting exhibits.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
We tend to use perfectionism as a way of procrastinating and never actually get to the important things which we are uncomfortable with.
25:13 - 31:15 (06:01)
Summary
We tend to use perfectionism as a way of procrastinating and never actually get to the important things which we are uncomfortable with. It is essential to prioritize the things that matter to us and say no to the things that we do not want to do presently in our lives.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses insights on managing a business and entrepreneurship, covering topics such as hiring people, handling stress, and developing a mindful approach to work.
31:15 - 38:00 (06:45)
Summary
The podcast discusses insights on managing a business and entrepreneurship, covering topics such as hiring people, handling stress, and developing a mindful approach to work.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Work ethic and discipline are more reliable predictors of success than talent, according to the speaker.
38:00 - 42:38 (04:37)
Summary
Work ethic and discipline are more reliable predictors of success than talent, according to the speaker. Even the multi-talented Leonardo da Vinci had to make choices in order to excel in his chosen areas.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Bestselling author Tim Ferriss talks about the advantages of scheduling emails, and how it can help with curating your life and increasing productivity.
42:38 - 53:40 (11:02)
Summary
Bestselling author Tim Ferriss talks about the advantages of scheduling emails, and how it can help with curating your life and increasing productivity.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Children and teenagers are under increasing pressure in today's society to succeed and excel in academics, extracurriculars, and community service.
53:40 - 1:00:12 (06:31)
Summary
Children and teenagers are under increasing pressure in today's society to succeed and excel in academics, extracurriculars, and community service. This pressure can cause immense stress and anxiety, leading some to seek a release through minor rebellious acts.
Episode#194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
By ensuring that the task at hand is aligned with your passion, working hard can feel effortless.
1:00:12 - 1:02:23 (02:11)
Summary
By ensuring that the task at hand is aligned with your passion, working hard can feel effortless. It's important to delegate tasks when possible, but when it's not, focus on the minimum viable effort to prioritize your own work.