If work-life balance is on your mind, then you’re in the wrong field.
I know this from first-hand experience.
Before I got into sales, I was training in kickboxing, before that, I swam, both of which at least a regional level
5 years into my sales career, my workload has never been greater, and I’ve never been happier.
I’m under constant pressure:
- Our Management team expects me to deliver on aggressive numbers.
- My reps have tricky questions, and often I do not have the answers to them.
- Candidates tell me to match their competing offers or they’ll walk.
There are no standard working hours. I have a target hanging over my head and I do what it takes to hit it. Despite all this pressure and demand for my time, I couldn’t ask for a better gig. I feel energised and never contemplate the idea of work-life balance
Sales improved all aspects of my life
I’ve become a better investor because I spend a lot of my time researching companies. This has allowed me to learn about the latest technology trends and have intriguing conversations with some of the world’s fastest-growing businesses.
I’ve become healthier. The constant pressure to deliver on lofty targets is a blessing in disguise. It’s forced me to learn how to better deal with stress. The best way of doing so is prioritizing physical fitness. I got into running because of sales.
I’ve strengthened my relationships. My job is all about listening to people, understanding their motivations, and helping them achieve their goals. This is the most valuable skill for building everlasting friendships.
The notion of striking a “work-life balance” is limiting because it focuses on quantity instead of quality
A better approach would be to focus on improving your overall quality of life.
The best way to do this is to find a craft you can:
- Dedicate yourself to—something you can become great at through consistent practice.
- Earn a living from.
For me, it was startup sales, and I didn’t discover it until my early twenties
So, if you’re feeling overworked and the first thought that pops into your mind is achieving better work-life balance, ask yourself this:
Are you working on a craft that fulfils you both intellectually and financially?
If not, you should do everything in your power to answer with a resounding “yes”.
As Confucius says “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
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