4 Life Lessons From 8 Years of Marriage On June 8, Kara and I celebrated our eighth anniversary. We planned a picnic dinner with our kids along the river where we had our wedding. I picked up takeout from our favorite restaurant. Kara surprised me with decorations, flowers, and an impromptu ceremony. One of the boys handed me a It solved a lot of the issues, and we’re creating a new version of this document for the next phase of life. 3. 24 Hours Away Continuing on the “Parents Come First” topic is something we do called “24 Hours Away,” where we go and do our own thing for a day/night. I often go camping
2. Parents Come First Your marriage comes first, then your kids. If Mom and Dad don’t have their relationship together, what kind of parent can they be? A few ways we practice this include going on “dates” — even if it’s 1:1 time planned after the kids go to bed, or, on the rare occasion, a dinner out while we have a babysitter.
or hunting, while Kara takes her time with girlfriends. This alone/solo time is rejuvenating. 4. Annual Plan A few years ago, we started planning out the year for the business and our family — together. This leads to Ramblin Jackson’s four-day summer workweek (in May, June, and July), which comes with some struggles but is overall adding 12 extra family days to the year and worth it. Now, sometimes pandemics happen, etc. and the annual plan needs to change, but the year is planned intentionally around key family events.
card from Kara asking me to marry her again, and the other boy helped officiate!
While not every day of the last eight years has been sunshine with ukulele music under a willow tree, it has overall been great. Kara and I collaborated on a reflection on four things that are working. 1. The Great Compromise of Lyons When we moved to the small town where we live (which was where I wanted to live …), it was an unequal drive to work. For Kara, it was 1.5 hours each way … for me, it was only 30 minutes. We literally created a piece of paper called the Great Compromise of Lyons that outlined who was doing what around the house and shifted some responsibilities considering the commutes.
To creating a business around the life you want,
–Jack and Kara Jostes
3 BUSINESS TRICKS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL LIFE
When you’re constantly in the “zone” at work, you’re not always thinking about what’s best for your personal life. While many business owners prioritize balance, what will truly benefit both your home and work life? Check out these three tricks. 1: Start your day with a plan. We know what you’re thinking: Writing out my plan is more work than just doing it. The key is to plan whenever you can. If you jot down things you want to accomplish the following day as they come up, all you’ll need to do is spend a few minutes organizing your list the next morning.
Clear, every new habit has a simple formula behind it: motivation, ability, and prompt.
Whether your reminder is an alarm at the same time every day or even
another habit (“I’ll exercise before I take my morning shower”), make sure it’s part of any new process you implement.
3: Remember, work is flexible —your personal life isn’t. Bryan G. Dyson, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, once told his staff, “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them — work, family, health, friends, and spirit — and you are keeping all of these in the air.” In his metaphor, work is a rubber ball. “If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same.”
Pro Tip: Remember to include time to unwind and relax!
2: Develop new and improved processes. While certain activities can’t be replaced with shortcuts (like spending time with family), consider ways to make your current processes more efficient and beneficial. For example, you can’t lose weight if you don’t change your diet and exercise.
Adjusting your habits might seem difficult, but there’s actually a straightforward method. According to “Atomic Habits” by James
We hope these tips help you protect the “glass balls” in your life!
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