Yesterday I asked you “Why do you want to be home by 5 PM?”
Here are a couple of the messages I received:
“I’m killing myself at work. I want to find ways to not repeat tasks, stay on top of things I’m doing, and when I leave work I want to leave work.”
“For years, I’ve promised myself I’ll leave work at a decent hour but I never do. This has been going on for years. I feel like I’m not there watching my children growing up. And I hate this feeling.”
“The other day my 4-year-old asked me why I came home so late every day and why I was always so tired to play with her. That hit hard. I know I must change something but it’s always so crazy at the office.”
“I want to be home by 5pm so I can play with my 1-year old, eat dinner with my wife, exercise, read and sleep!”
These are just some of the emails I received. And they break my heart.
It’s time to change:
To be 100% focused when working, stay on top of things, and really make a difference.
And then be completely present when you’re with your family and partner.
It doesn’t have to be one or the other.
Just because you’re ambitious, it shouldn’t mean you’re pulling 60+ hours at work and getting late and exhausted at home every night.
And because you’re spending time with your family, it doesn’t mean you’re dropping the ball at work.
It doesn’t have to be one or the other.
You can have both (as long as you’re willing to make it work).
I believe you can make a difference at work AND have lots of time for your family, hobbies, and interests.
How does that sound?
Is that something you’d be interested in?
I ask you again:
Why do you want to be home by 5 PM?
Hit "reply" and let me know.
I read every single message.
Have a fantastic Saturday with your family ;)
P.S.
This April, I’m helping 10 people finally get home by 5 PM to spend time with their families AND have a bigger impact at work.
I’m sending everyone on this list the details on Thursday (April 4th).
But if you want to get your invite before everyone else and make sure you have a spot, reply “details” and I’ll send them to you before everyone else.
Dan