24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Jacqueline or Jax Burbage | Certified Yoga Teacher and Therapist

This question really popped out at me because I’ve had such an up-and-down or as the saying goes “love-hate” relationship with wanting and trying to find and finally have a work life balance. Read more>>

Rachel Rodriguez | Nutrition & Fitness Specialist

With over 12 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) in the health industry, I intentionally choose to view health through a very different lens. Read more>>

Grace Fortun | Professional Dog Groomer

Previously, I was a manager at my grooming salon. I was working 10 hour days, 5 days a week, then coming home to my second job: being a mom. I had no time for myself and was always tired. Once I started grooming, I found my self working a maximum of 6 hours a day freeing up my time to spend with family and travel. I now have a great work/hom balance with my new career and love every second of it. Read more>>