Comments on: I don’t need a work/life balance

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By: Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:14:02 +0000

Hey Teresa,

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I will definitely need to thank Nisha for referring you.

I love your attitude. YES! if you truly love what you do, then there should be no distinction between work and life. In this crazy entrepreneurial life, I don’t make the distinction at all.

I checked out your blog and subscribed. Looks like you have A LOT on your plate. Good luck and great getting to know you!

- Jun

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By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:25:24 +0000

Nisha just linked me to your blog and I already love your posts. This totally resonates with me because it’s exactly how I feel about my career stuff vs. “fun” stuff. Because all my career-related work is still stuff I LOVE to do, work IS life and life is work… and that’s perfectly okay.

By: JunLoayza

JunLoayza — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:27:30 +0000

@keenahn - I agree. For some, work is the 9-5 cubicle, and that’s why they want to keep work away from the personal. In order to make work a part of life, you have to love what you do.

Glad that we’re in the same boat. Thanks for the comment

- Jun

By: keenahn

keenahn — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:22:40 +0000

Kudos, kudos.

I never liked the phrase “work/life balance.” It already assumes that “work” and “life” are these two disparate and irreconcilable things. Another phrase that irks me is “life gets in the way.” Uh…OK? What are you doing if it’s not part of your life? Are you working in some sort of afterlife nether realm outside of normal existence?

Of course, I know what people mean, but it still bothers me that this distinction exists. Everything I do is to further myself and people around me. Some of it looks more like traditional “work” than others (sitting in a cubicle writing code, for example), but it’s all part of my life.

By: JunLoayza

JunLoayza — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:33:43 +0000

Adam, since we’ve been talking about this whole entrepreneurial life style, I decided to take it easy today. I went surfing this morning, watched “So You Think You Can Dance” on TV, and finally got the chance to answer some emails.

I feel relaxed, fresh, and energized. You guys may have convinced me to turn down the intensity!

- Jun

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:21:17 +0000

I agree with you 100% that what you and I do for work is more fun than most other things in life. That’s where most of the working world will never understand entrepreneurs. Still doesn’t mean that there isn’t enjoyment, fulfillment, and fun from other things in life though.

“Well, I don’t plan on working 24/7 everyday for the rest of my life. The goal is to build an empire before I have a house and family of my own.”

I think that’s the important part - understanding that your mentality is OK for now (maybe even necessary) but at some point you’ll want to or need to dial back the intensity a bit.

Thanks again for the great interview!

Adam