The Unconventional Life

The secret to happiness is balance. People who spend every waking hour working, like Paul Nelson, or partying, like Rick James, tend to end up in crisis.

At best, they get to a certain point in life, look around, and find themselves alone. At worst, they have a mental breakdown or end up in jail or die in tragic circumstances.

Almost everybody who reaches a plateau where he or she is happy and comfortable says it’s because of finding balance, creating boundaries, and dedicating each week to a mix of work, relaxation, exercise, socialising, and family - plus some alone time to do something contemplative, creative or educational.

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