208: Take more time off without worrying about work

If you’re like me, every week feels like a mission-critical week to your business. Can we agree that any week—no matter how hectic it feels—is just another week? In this episode, we explore the technological and societal lies that make it mentally hard for you to take time off—even when it’s possible and necessary for your wellbeing. For some men, it’s even hard to take time off as you’re taking time off. After all, the lure of the laptop and the smartphone can be strong for a high achiever. These are the kinds of forces that made me feel guilty for taking a week off in April even though I knew it would improve my business and my relationships in the end. We’ve got news for you—your inability to take time off isn’t your fault. It’s programmed into you by a lot of driving forces. But you can change your programming. You cannot unplug unless you proactively unplug. If you want to learn how and why to unplug and take a real vacation, this episode is for you. If you‘re still the one in charge even when you’re not the one in the office, you’ll get a lot out of this conversation. And if your long hours are hurting yourself, your relationships and your business, click play on the player below to take more time off and still get more done at work. Listen to this episode to hear me talk with Bill about taking more time off, getting more done at work and more: Two things that finally forced me to take a vacation. The lies that make you feel guilty when you take a break. Societal and technological dynamics that make it harder to unplug. How your life as a high achiever is like the movie The Matrix. The bold-faced lie that sacrifice creates success. The cult of hard work and what it costs. A bulletproof process for taking more time off. The backwardness of American culture when it comes to free time. [CALLOUT] More time off; less worry: Our clients spend less time at work and more time at home and on vacation. They do it by getting the systems we reveal in place. These systems get you producing more and worrying less, allowing you to give your best self to your family. Want this freedom for yourself? Schedule a free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session now.