Having It All

My last poll investigated the meaning of Work-Life Balance. Over 60% voted for all of the above. It seems we want to have it all. No big surprise there. What does continue to amaze me is how in an era of incredible technology no one has any time. Why are we all so damn busy?

Timothy Ferris, author of The Four-Hour Work Week, has an interesting answer. His life seems like living in a different dimension to me, but I must say I find his ideas intriguing. He says to forget about balance and start working on separation of work from the rest of your life. He says, "Be productive instead of busy, and recognize that life is full of special relationships and activities that need to be protected from one another."

It would seem we can't have it all. At least not all at the same time.


Regular readers will also note his clarity on the issue of exercise and recreation.