15. Work hard. (Sharpen the saw). Play hard. | Inspired by 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey

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Work hard and play hard.

I would agree except we go through wear and tear - we play too hard, get too tired and probably rather stay home and enjoy Netflix before dozing off to sleep within 15min of the movie starting.

If you want to last a little longer, as Stephen Covey says in his book 7 habits of highly effective people, don't forget to 'sharpen the saw'. Sharpen yourself physically, spiritually, mentally, and socially.

I sharpen the saw throughout my day. It's ever more important for me as a dad in his 30s with a demanding child. What do I do? I have what some would call a weird routine I must do every half-hour to sharpen the saw. I work hard for 25min while listening to soothing piano on Spotify and then mix it with 5min of exercise. I finish my workday strictly at 4:30 to go for walking meditation for 30min so I can then be most present with my son when I pick him up from school from 5. Does it work? Well, put it this way. it's 6:34 pm and I still have the energy to play hard with my energy-demanding boy.

Work hard. Sharpen the saw. Play hard.

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