Is it possible to be a strategist and have a life at the same time? Please advise

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Ride the ebbs and flows of the crazy. Try to focus on the most important (impactful) tasks you have to get done, and explore techniques like time-boxing, giving yourself deadlines, etc. to ensure the time you’re jamming in stuff is as productive as it can be. Setting boundaries can be hard in this business, esp when you are not a senior+. Managing up is important so folks know what’s on your plate and how you’re prioritizing getting them done. If you can, try to tap into account folk to assist with certain bits of the work, if that’s a possibility and would allow you to focus more on the bigger strategic stuff. Delegate if you have support And saying no, or saying no via providing a realistic timeline— that’s a lucky strike extra but it can work:)

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A well-lived life should make you a better strategist. See it a an investment rather than a sacrifice.

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Of course. What’s getting in your way?

It’s. So. Easyz

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