With my wife’s strong encouragement, I started taking off holiday weekends. By relaxing and enjoying time with my family over these extended weekends, it not only enhanced my relationships and brought more enjoyment into my life, but it also recharged my batteries and my work productivity improved.
在我妻子的強(qiáng)烈的鼓勵下,我開始度假日周末。在長周末里,與我的家人一起放松和享受,它不僅增強(qiáng)了我的人際關(guān)系,給我的生活帶來了更多的喜悅,而且這段假期也讓我可以充電,我的工作效率提升了。
Through my journey, I have learned that I must take time off and that the best time to do that is when everyone else is taking time off. While one could argue I am giving up market share, and I might be, it’s okay. I’m willing to give up a little market share in order to enjoy my life better.
通過我的一路旅程,我知道我必須休假,而最好的休假時間是,其他人也同時正在休假。有人會說我正在放棄市場份額,情況可能如此,但沒關(guān)系。我愿意放棄一點市場份額,為了更好地享受我的生活。
Recharge Your Battery
為你自己充電
Just like the Energizer Bunny, if you want to keep on going, your battery must be fully charged and the best way to maintain optimal power is to recharge it by taking time off regularly. When you are fully charged you will be able to tackle tough assignments with all the energy, stamina, and the mental focus you need.
就像勁量兔電池一樣,如果你想繼續(xù)前進(jìn),你的電池必須完全充電,而保持最優(yōu)功率的最好方法是讓它定期休息。當(dāng)完全充電時,借助于所有的能量,耐力和全副精力你將能夠解決艱難的任務(wù)。
We all need sufficient down-time for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation; time to play with family and friends; time to love and laugh and live.
我們都需要足夠的停機(jī)時間來休息、放松和恢復(fù)活力;需要時間和家人和朋友玩樂,需要時間來愛來歡笑,來生活。
Find the Balance for You
為你自己找到平衡
Now with all this said, I feel I must make it clear as I did in 10 Tips for Balancing Your Career and Family that working 40 hours a week is the break-even point. In today’s world it is virtually impossible to get ahead financially working only 40 hours a week.
現(xiàn)在說完這些以后,我覺得我必須弄清楚一件事,就像我在《平衡你的事業(yè)和家庭》一文中提到的10個小貼士,每周工作40小時是收支平衡點。在當(dāng)今世界,每周只工作40小時,幾乎不可能獲得財務(wù)成功。
The key for each of us is finding the right balance between work and play. I have found that the right balance for me is working 50-55 hours a week. This allows me to pursue my goals while at the same time enjoy my journey.
對于我們每一個人來說,關(guān)鍵之處是在工作和娛樂之間找到良好的平衡。我發(fā)現(xiàn)我良好的平衡點是每周工作50 - 55小時。這允許我追求目標(biāo),同時享受自己的旅程。
So, let me encourage you to slam on the brakes tonight after work and enjoy your weekend.
所以,我鼓勵你今晚下班后好好調(diào)控一下,享受你的周末假期。