Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth
11/14/24 • 38 min
Ready to stop feeling guilty about your workday? In this practical episode, Rachel Cook dismantles the outdated 8-hour workday model and presents a smarter way to run your business. Based on research showing knowledge workers peak at just 3-4 productive hours daily, she reveals how to leverage these focused periods for maximum impact. Through clear examples from her own successful practice of separating focus days from call days, Rachel demonstrates how you can structure your business around your life—not the other way around. Learn the proven approach that's helping women entrepreneurs get better results while working less, and finally feel confident about how you spend your time.
Ready to stop feeling guilty about your workday? In this practical episode, Rachel Cook dismantles the outdated 8-hour workday model and presents a smarter way to run your business. Based on research showing knowledge workers peak at just 3-4 productive hours daily, she reveals how to leverage these focused periods for maximum impact. Through clear examples from her own successful practice of separating focus days from call days, Rachel demonstrates how you can structure your business around your life—not the other way around. Learn the proven approach that's helping women entrepreneurs get better results while working less, and finally feel confident about how you spend your time.
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