What does everyone prioritize more? Their career/money or their family/loved ones? I would be lying if I said I haven't put a lot more effort in becoming a successful person with a large bank account, trying to decide if it was worth it.

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So here is some advice - I was the guy chasing the career when I was in the Air Force, 24/7/365 home and overseas. Then I lost a lot of friends in a single incident and it was a wake up call that I was missing life. What I’ve found in consulting that if you have perspective (it’s only a PowerPoint) and good people relationships you can do super well while making time for family; you may miss a few minor things but it’s a deal breaker to miss anything major. Just remember life is fleeting and it could be gone in a blink of an eye so enjoy it, work hard to make the money to do fun stuff but don’t over index on work.

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Nobody reads out your resume at the funeral.

That’s not to say you shouldn’t work hard to establish a rewarding (in all senses of the word) career, but what matters at the end of the day is the people that you love.

My grandfather was a carpenter and then a factory worker. But he was active in his community throughout his entire life, always ready to lend a helping hand - I have never seen a more well attended end-of-life ceremony.

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I prioritize making enough to afford my needs, not wants. Advertising, marketing and social media can make some people feel that they need more, or deserve more. A better car. A better home. Better vacations.

People I know that chase money are never satisfied because their goals keep increasing.

I try to strike a balance between career and family, but it is hard. Having a supportive spouse/partner helps a lot, but there are sacrifices that has to be made. It’s not a surprise to see a lot of successful people that have broken marriages and poor relationships with their families, Elon Musk for example.

Depends on your stage of life.

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