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.

Chai Key | Poet, Artist, Writer, & Actress

My work-life balance is becoming more focused on living and taking care of myself than working. Typically, it’s been the other way around, but that’s led to burnout…more than once. Other creatives always remind me that it’s important to take a step back and that our experiences are vital to our creations. So even when we’re taking a break, we’re working which is beautiful because it doesn’t feel like work; it feels how it’s meant to: natural, organic, not forced. Everything just flows so much better. Read more>>

Ben Spiro | Owner & Creative Director

Work life balance is an interesting topic when you work in a field that you are passionate about. Since starting Vanda Media in 2022, there has been a lot of changes in the way that I interpret work, as oftentimes shooting can feel more like a creative outlet than arduous work. Read more>>

Ararat Vardanyan | Real Estate Investor/Agent

When I was considering a career change, one of the crucial factors I weighed was the ability to manage my work-life balance. I believe that maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life is essential for staying motivated, energized, and enthusiastic, and avoiding burnout. Read more>>

Ashley Rosemeyer | Photographer

The balance of being out in nature to find inspiration and to come up with new ideas and new projects to pitch etc is a must for me. I cannot have one without the other. If I am inside days on end, editing, invoicing, pitching new ideas to clients and potential clients WITHOUT going outside, I don’t feel like myself. Part of this is why I have a career in photography and specifically in action sports where I can be outside and in nature capturing photos of some of the best athletes. Read more>>