The pillars of a happy life lead to increased satisfaction instead of having opposing priorities fight it out.

By treating work and life as opposing forces we inevitably end up tipping the scales the wrong way. We can't always subscribe time evenly and things get out of whack.

We find there is a much better way by examining the term itself 'Work-life balance".

This episode will not only help you find better harmony with your different life projects but also help your awareness and mindsets to the choices you make.

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Infinite Play - Nat Eliason

This episode was inspired an article from Nat Eliason and his brilliant newsletter Infinite Play - I highly recommend subscribing.

Growth Mindset pod

Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

Chapters

00:00 Importance vs Dangers of "balancing"

01:56 The number of heartbeats in your life

03:00 Why is finding Balance so complicated

03:50 The importance of words and language

06:50 When balance creates problems

07:50 The pillars of a happy life

09:00 Our obsession with good and bad instead of priorities

11:14 Seeking long-term enjoyment

13:10 Creating satisfaction whilst minimising sacrifice

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