defining success: the real cost of an unsuccessful work–life balance working in digital
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The real cost of an unsuccessful work–life balance working in digital
Presented by:Jamie Gerrard
DEFINING SUCCESS
HELLO.HELLO.My name is Jamie.I consider myself to be a creator.
• Digital product Companies
• World-class Teams’ and Leaders within those teams’
• Award-winning Digital Product experiences
I’VE HELPED CREATE:
THERE’S ONE MORE THINGI’m proud of helping create.
BUT...WE’LL COME BACK TO THAT LATER.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
Big offi ce?Latest tech gadgets?Big salary?Performance bonuses?Travel perks?
YES, PLEASE!ALL OF THOSE THINGS SOUND AMAZING, RIGHT?
BUT AT WHAT COST?• Your physical or mental health?
• Missed time with your loved ones?
• Damage to other important relationships?
If you’re not sure how much you’re working, ask those around you.
- Jason Fried
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THREE CONCEPTSDEFINING SUCCESS AND STAYING FOCUSED1
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ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
TAKING OWNERSHIP AND BEING ACCOUNTABLE
Loyalty is important, but blind loyalty is
dangerous. - Jamie Gerrard
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Defi ning success and staying focused
Concept one
DEFINING SUCCESS AND STAYING FOCUSED
OPPORTUNITY WILL ALWAYS
PRESENT ITSELF
ANOTHER CARROT WILL ALWAYS
DANGLE
ALWAYS ANOTHER REASON TO
GIVE UP
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So how do you stay on track?
DEFINING SUCCESS AND STAYING FOCUSED
Remove distractionsRealize you can’t do everything
Be self-aware
DEFINING SUCCESS AND STAYING FOCUSED
If everything is important, then
nothing is. - Patrick Lencioni
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Achieving goals while fi nding balance
Concept two
Achieving goals while fi nding
ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
LEARN TO SAY “NO”
LEARN TO “LET GO”
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Learn to say “No”
ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
Be stingy with your time
Don’t overcommit yourself
ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
Learn to “Let Go”Reflect on lessons learned
Realize that not all relationships are worth your time or energy
ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
Time is your most valuable commodity. Once it’s gone you can’t get it back.
- The Internet
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Taking ownership and being accountable
Concept three
TAKING OWNERSHIP AND BEING ACCOUNTABLE
NO MORE “YEAH, BUTS.”
STOP MAKING EXCUSES
MANAGE EXPECTATIONS
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TAKING OWNERSHIP AND BEING ACCOUNTABLE
So how do you stay on track?
STOP MAKING EXCUSES
Have a plan and adjust it when needed
Communicate often
Don’t seek praise
ACHIEVING GOALS WHILE FINDING BALANCE
Don’t put all your eggs in someone else’s basket,
save some to throw. - Jamie Gerrard
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HOW DO I DEFINE SUCCESS?
Sharing my experiences through coaching and mentoring.
I mentioned there is one thing I’m most proud of helping create…
MY SON, NATHAN
This is how I truly DEFINE SUCCESS
