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Is Balance a Bunch of Bulls…?

Posted Aug. 7, 2008

Bullspit! There. You have my one-word response to those well-meaning, but sadly misguided souls who insist we must devote equal, politically correct amounts of time and energy to all of the important aspects of our life. These things may include, but certainly aren't limited to, Career, Family & Relationships, Health, Spirituality and Finances.

Many folks have a tendency to look at people who are driven in a certain arena, and tut-tut with seeming concern, "You know, you really should try to get some more balance in your life." Maybe this concern is sincere, but there remains one problem. "Balance" can only be defined by you, for you. No one can dictate what balance means in your life, and you cannot impose your definition of balance upon others.

What' s more, if a person wants to truly excel in a certain area, and he or she's not already a natural prodigy within it, then that person will have to sacrifice time and commitment from something elsein order to get there. Say, for instance you wish to train for a sprint triathlon. This is a worthy goal, for some people. It will definitely whip you into the best physical condition of your life and let's not kid ourselves, it looks damn good on a resume. So let's say the one you have in mind is a mere six months away. You're currently carrying a spare tire and get winded just circling the block. Walking.

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