Importance of Balance

Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been hustling since I was 14. All work, no play. Even Friday nights. Late Friday nights.

But Steve Jobs has taught me again, this time posthumously. After reading his biography, I’ve been amazed at the scope of time he focused on improving himself through teachings and meditation. His work exponentially improved as he improved.

Ultimately, work is something you should want to do. It’s about finding passion and drive to be successful. But it also requires balance.

You need to have fun. You need to relax. You need to be active. You need to take care of oneself. You need to enhance relationships.

It’s a feat I’ve been unable to master. My work has excelled only at the expense of….all of the above. A hard reality, but I can only imagine where I’d be with a better balance.

In a Foundation interview between Milk’s Kevin Rose and angel investor Chris Sacca, Sacca stresses the importance of well-balanced entrepreneurs, adding they function more efficiently and more creatively.

I’m learning that I need to work less and think more. My ventures and projects will reach an even better state.