Note: This is the last email in a series about the mental and emotional struggles you deal with as an entrepreneur. Hope you’ve enjoyed it so far
“I have to be at the computer”
This is a phrase is that runs through my mind quite often.
Why?
Cause I feel like I always need to be working…
I always need to be on the computer.
Doesn’t matter if it’s noon on a Wednesday…
Or 7 PM on a Thursday night.
My “default” mode is to work.
In my mind, there’s always more I could be doing…
More emails to answer…
New projects to work on…
There’s always SOMETHING to do.
And it’s why I really have to restrain myself when it comes to being a work-a-holic.
If I’m not careful, I’ll work from 8 AM until 8 PM.
I’ll work on weekends…
And I’ll never take a vacation.
This is a topic I’ve written about a lot.
Because it’s been a struggle of mine for years.
However today I feel like I’m in a good spot where I work maybe 30 hours a week.
I take most weekends off…
And I’m even taking three vacations this year.
That’s a far cry from where I was just a few years ago when I was working myself to death.
So if you struggle with this as well…
Just know that progress is possible.
For me, one of the biggest lightbulb moments was understanding that I was LESS productive when I worked all the time.
It took a while for me to grasp that.
But it’s true.
If you’re putting in 12 hours a day, sleeping like crap, and working on weekends, then you’re not getting a great output.
You might be working…
But it’s not at your peak.
That’s why it’s important to put away your laptop at a decent hour…
And take a day or two off on the weekend.
As someone who has tried both ways, I can tell ya this way is better.
You’ll be more enthusiastic about your work.
And you’ll actually enjoy what you’re doing.
So if you struggle with this like I do…
I recommend giving this a shot.
Set some real boundaries on your work time.
And make sure you take real time off.
Your body will thank you for it.
– Justin
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