achieving work life balance – Page 5

Investing In The Startup Of You

03/30/201503/29/2015 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

Training and Professional Development has been a “luxury” that’s first to go in the budget for most companies, but are the “savings” really worth it?

Poor performance, stress & lack of engagement are just a few of the negative consequences of neglected employees. For workers in their 30’s and beyond, work life balance becomes a major issue regardless of your position.

Instead of depending on your organization for professional development, why not take personal responsibility for investing in the “startup of you?” If you treat yourself as a business, take the necessary steps to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally. If it’s overwhelming as where to start and how to accomplish work life balance check out this 8 week course I’ve designed to help you!

Winsight Episode 38: Why Less is More

01/13/201512/15/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Why is less more? We hear that motto thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?

I believe it boils down to focus. As much as we can debate whether males or females are better at multitasking, biologically we’re both not meant to do it. That means in today’s world of instant gratification and multi-sensory overload when you’re engaged in more than one task at a time, you’re scattered and more opt to being distracted and making mistakes.

In this episode we’ll discuss the following:

Work environment: how/where you can do your best work
Why focus is achieved by elimination
What Kobe Bryant has done less of to accomplish more
How the answer to the question, “What do you do?” reveals if you do less or more

Doing less seems contradictory in today’s world, but it’s not. What is something you can do less of to accomplish more?

Winsight Episode 37: Healthy Addictions

01/06/201512/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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We all are addicted to something. For some it may be fitness. Others are to coffee. Some love certain TV shows. Whatever it is, there’s a deeper reason behind it. What is it that you’re addicted to?

As we move into the new year, this episode will explain how addictions can be a good things using the following points:

Why fitness can be your drug of choice
What routines represent in our lives
If you’re addicted to attention, how you can use it in a positive way
What’s at the root of addictions and why it can be a good thing

So what are you addicted to? How can you put a positive spin on it? Please share by leaving a comment below because you’re not the only one!

Winsight Episode #32 – Obsessed w/ Efficiency

12/02/201411/04/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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I have a confession. I’m obsessed with efficiency. I’ve always been a planner. I think about time constantly and when it comes to doing anything…I want to know how to do it smarter, not harder. I don’t mind working hard, but if I can figure out a way to do it faster and better I will.

In this episode I’ll share time saving techniques in the following areas:

How your smartphone can put you on auto-pilot
What system is essential to be a master networker
The difference between habits and goals
Why working smarter beats working harder

What do you do efficiently? In what areas can you improve? Share something that saves you time and it might just help someone else!

Winsight Episode 29: When Discrimination is a Good Thing

11/11/201410/13/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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The word discrimination conjures up many negative thoughts and images, especially along the lines of prejudice. But what if I told you discriminating is essential for success both in your personal and professional life? How is that possible? Such a powerful concept is used by you and me daily, but we just don’t label it that. Let me give you a few examples.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How time is given to us equally, but how we use it determines everything
Why being treated “fairly” sucks
What 3 factors reveal your priorities
How your golf strategy may be hurting you

So after listening, do you consider yourself discriminatory? Why or why not?

Winsight Episode 28: Value-Based Decisions

11/04/201410/06/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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I admit. I’m not great at making money. Does that mean I’m poor? Not necessarily. Does that mean I’m rich? Depends on how you define rich.

All I know is the most valuable currency to me is my time. The ability to control my schedule is what matters because I can prioritize what I spend my time doing. The other night my wife and I had a great conversation about personal and professional goals. I shared with her when I have talks with others, either the same age as me or older, somewhere in our discussion spending time with your kids while they’re young comes up. I thought about how much time I spend with my daughter who recently turned two and it brings a smile to my face.

In this episode hear my personal story of value-based decisions through the following examples:

Staying home vs. working a 9 – 5

The difference between mission/vision statements and actual behaviors

What “lifestyle” really means and how to pursue it

Plan A & Plan B: which one is really better?

What are your core values? Looking at how you spend your time, what do you really value? Please share a value-based decision you make and how it affects those around you.

Winsight Episode 24: Through the Eyes of a Child

10/07/201409/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Recently my daughter turned two years old and we celebrated her birthday for about a week. When she turned one, we had a big party, but I doubt she really knew what was going on. This time though, she loved being the center of attention when people sang Happy Birthday to her; she ate it up. It was such a joy to watch the expression on her face and see how happy she was.

As a parent, there’s a lot I’ve learned from my daughter and wife. Here’s just a few: it’s no longer about you anymore. Routines becomes essential. Patience is necessary for your sanity. But of all the things I’ve learned one stands out to me more than the rest: being present.

In this episode I’ll discuss the following:

What effect the future and the past have on your present
How a short-term memory can be a good thing
How much control you really have
What worrying actually is and how you can control it

What’s been your personal experience with worry? How does it change by looking through the lens of a child’s perspective? Please share your thoughts below!

Winsight Episode 23: Your Legacy

09/30/201409/02/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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In tribute to whom I believe is the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, episode 23 is about cementing your legacy. Legacy is something we tend not to think about until we get older. Maybe it’s the thought of mortality that gets us thinking more purposefully about how we’re living. WHY doesn’t matter as much as WHAT you’re doing today to shape it.

In this episode, we’ll ask the hard questions to unlock the answers to your legacy, such as:

How do you view failure?

What do you want your personal brand to be?

What do you want to be remembered for?

What are you doing today to take a step closer to your legacy?

Be bold. Act with purpose. Comment below and show you’re serious about shaping your own legacy!

Winsight Episode 16: No Risk, No Reward

08/29/201408/04/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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No risk, no reward is one of my favorite sayings. I first saw it on the back of someone’s shirt and even though I can’t recall what was on the front, this motto has stuck with me for a while now. It reminds me of Nike’s Just Do It, also one of my favorite brands.

There’s risk with EVERYTHING you do, so instead of overanalyzing things too much, try it. There is value in doing your research, being cautious and making financially sound decisions, BUT I’ve seen too many wasted opportunities lost because of hesitation. Conditions will never be perfect, someone will always oppose you and consequences are surely attached, YET you know what I fear almost more than anything else? Regret.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the following concepts:

The difference between dreaming and trying

Entrepreneurial risk vs. corporate risk

The Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hide reality of the unknown

What the movies “Along Came Polly” and “Tin Cup” can teach you about risk

What risks have you taken that have paid off for you? What risks have backfired, yet you still learned a valuable lesson from? Please share the “rewards” of being of risk-taker below:

Winsight Episode 14: Habitual Wins

08/22/201407/31/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Actions speak louder than goals. That’s the motto of an accountability app I use called irunurun. As a coach, goals are important. But you want to know a secret? It’s not really the goal itself that matters the most.

During this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between goals and habits
Why I aim to network with people 3 times a week
Why habits are the foundation of fitness
The relationship with habits and successful people

What habits do you consistently do? What habits to you want to add to your arsenal? Please share in the comments below and maybe you’ll spark someone to create a successful habit because of you!