Lessons from Europe

So its been a month since my last posting...travels have kept me away from blogging. I'm back home now and have come back with thoughts from abroad.

While in Paris, I couldn't help but notice the slower pace of life. To some Americans, this may sound unpatriotic, but there's definitely something attractive about the Parisian way of life to me (myself, being a very Type A, OCD, part of the American work-force).

I think there's a lesson in here for all us MMs - always juggling priorities and struggling to keep a work/life balance. We can lessen our stress - its simply and absolutely a choice. Its our choice. It doesn't mean we don't produce solid results, it just means we set expectations appropiately so that we're able to prevent ourselves running at near burnout levels.

If we're going to sustain our livelihood as a MM and be the best, we've got to make it sustainable. We've got to schedule, plan, and set clear & proactive expectations. So join me in taking a lesson from the Parisians - manage your day and don't let it manage you.