Work-life balance? It’s a myth—unless you create it with intention. In this episode of Burning the Ships, I break down how I went from grinding 24/7 to building a life where business and family actually work together.

I’ll share the hard lessons I learned, why most entrepreneurs get this completely wrong, and how simple shifts like time-blocking and setting real boundaries can change everything. If you feel stuck between your career and personal life, this episode will give you the mindset and strategies to take back control—without slowing down your success.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:43 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:27 The cliche of achieving work-life balance

03:29 Different careers = different challenges

06:03 Transitioning from corporate to full-time entrepreneurship

08:16 Unlearning work habits from corporate to focus on family

11:43 Realizing what being truly present means

15:12 The power of time-blocking

18:26 Creating more productivity in less time with the right structure

23:03 Planning business activities around family life

27:36 The impact of setting boundaries when time-blocking

Quotables

“If you’re not intentional with your time, someone else will be.”

“I was physically there with my kids, but my mind was in a completely different world.”

“Time-blocking isn’t just for business—it’s the key to actually being present in your life.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com/