A Book I’m Reading – Win at Work & Succeed at Life
I am grateful Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller have written this book about what they call The Double Win™. For years I burned the candle at both ends. I think I found some of my worth and identity in being busy. Once I got married, I realized that needed to change.
I’ve benefited from sitting under Michael & Megan’s teaching. My life is substantially better from learning and applying The Double Win™. If you have ever felt like you are sacrificing relationships and high-impact opportunities due to being too busy, I’d definitely recommend you check out this book. There is a way to win at work AND succeed at life. Michael & Megan are the perfect guides to help you (us) get there.
From Amazon:
Great leaders are driven to win. Yet career wins can come at great cost to your health, relationships, and personal well-being. Why does it seem impossible to both win at work and succeed at life?
Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller know we can do better because he’s seen it in his more than four decades as a successful executive and a loving and present husband and father. Today Michael and his daughter, Megan Hyatt Miller, coach leaders to live the double win. Backed by scholarly research from organizational science and psychology, and illustrated with eye-opening case studies from across the business spectrum and their own coaching clients, Win at Work and Succeed at Life is their manifesto on how you can achieve work-life balance and restore your sanity.
With clarity, humor, and plenty of motivation, Win at Work and Succeed at Life gives you
– an understanding of the historical and cultural forces that have led to overworking
– 5 principles to rethink work and productivity from the ground up
– simple but proven practices that enable you to slow down and reclaim your life
– and more
Refuse the false choice of career versus family. You can achieve the double win in life.
A Music App for Focus – Focus@Will
Music helps me focus while I’m working. I’ve often put a single song on repeat for hours just to stay in a groove. Just by playing music, I can sense my focus increase.
Focus@Will is a website and app that plays scientifically optimized music to help you focus. I like that you can select from several styles and energy levels.
My Favorite Restaurant on the Lake – Fish Tales
I love eating at restaurants on the lake. It feels like you are on vacation even though you’re just 10 minutes from home. The view of the boats and water brings my stress levels down.
If you are near Lake Lanier, I’d suggest checking out Fish Tales. Their firecracker shrimp and frickles (fried pickles) are both great appetizers. Everything on the menu is fantastic but you certainly can’t go wrong with Fish Tales (their version of fish and chips).
A Quote from I’m Thinking About
There is a big difference between having meaningful work and having a meaninful life.” – Michael Hyatt