“Everything looked successful. I felt proud of the path that I was on. And yet inside, I was not doing so well.”
-TJ Jones
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TJ Jones On Finding Work-Life Balance
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Can corporate life co-exist with a happy personal life?
TJ’s narrative begins with a seemingly perfect life—an accomplished career, a loving family, and the thrill of coaching football. However, beneath this façade lay a struggle with self-doubt and unresolved childhood traumas. He discusses a pivotal moment during a business trip when a heartfelt note from his daughter reminded him of his true purpose: to care for his family. Yet, this realization was quickly overshadowed by the harsh realities of corporate restructuring and layoffs, where the human side of leadership often gets lost.
The episode takes a deep dive into the concept of authenticity in the workplace. TJ reflects on how midlife brings about a reckoning with one’s innermost values, urging listeners to assess whether their professional lives align with their personal beliefs. He emphasizes that true happiness stems from growth and being in alignment with one’s authentic self, rather than striving for a perfect life devoid of challenges.
From TJ Jones on Work-Life Balance
“Everything looked successful. I felt proud of the path that I was on. And yet inside, I was not doing so well.”
“A lot of negative self-talk… I was questioning whether or not I was enough.”
“I think happiness and just some of the basics of a good life is growth and progress.”
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