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Chris Michel
February 26, 2014
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Stop Working from a Prison Cell
This deck walks through ways to accomplish a better work/life balance.
Chris Michel
February 26, 2014
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Transcript
Stop Working FROM A Prison Cell
FROM A Hi, I’m Chris Michel hatefulcrawdad
Santa Cruz
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“Man must not allow the clock and the calendar to
blind him to the fact that each moment in his life is a miracle and a mystery.” –H.G. Wells
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Output Income Homelife
A Brief History of Work
Hunter Gatherer
Hunter Gatherer
Hunter Gatherer
Hunter Gatherer
More Work = More Things
Agricultural Revolution
Agricultural Revolution $
Industrial Revolution
Minimal energy output for return
Age of the Developer
Internet/2000s
We have a job we love
We have a job we love
We have the upper hand
We all have a different balance
You are in control of your balance
Choice = Freedom
Say “No” more often
The iWorld
Tips on Achieving Balance
Identify Your Priorities
Track Your Time
One Thing at a Time
Schedule Happy Time
Private Time
Vacation
Ask for Support
Exercise
Set Boundaries
Know Your Rhythm
How I Balance
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Tools I Use
Tools I Use
Tools I Use
Tools I Use
Tools I Use
Outside of Work
None
None
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Work of the Future
Information Revolution
Remote
Remote
Holacracy
Stay inspired
It’s up to you!
Thanks!