Other things I've added is putting my phone on a shelf when I come home and only answering emails after my kids have gone to bed and my wife and I have had some time to hang out.
I also take two lunches a week where I hit the gym and go two additional times (in the evening and once in the morning on the weekends).
My point being, the business I help run is thriving, dates/goals are being met, people are happy, and the world kept turning.
Making my career priority #4 has ultimately made me better at my career. No burnout, better focus and creativity, etc.
I honestly wish I did this when I got into the startup space back in 2004 where if you didn't work ~80 hours a week you were a freak.
Good for you. I think more people should embrace this kind of adaptability and prioritization as startup employees as well as founders (at least founders beyond the early stage).
I also take two lunches a week where I hit the gym and go two additional times (in the evening and once in the morning on the weekends).
My point being, the business I help run is thriving, dates/goals are being met, people are happy, and the world kept turning.
Making my career priority #4 has ultimately made me better at my career. No burnout, better focus and creativity, etc.
I honestly wish I did this when I got into the startup space back in 2004 where if you didn't work ~80 hours a week you were a freak.