Ties, Toys, and Time Management...

Balancing life as a CEO and a father presents unique challenges. 

The demands of leading a company often conflict with the desire to be present for family moments. 

Yet, many successful business leaders have found ways to excel in both roles.

Spoiler alert: there's no magic formula for balancing board meetings and soccer games. 

But there are some high-octane habits that can help you bring your A-game to both the boardroom and the playroom.

You've probably heard of Robin Sharma's "The 5 AM Club," right? 

Well, it turns out there's some serious science behind the early bird catch. 

A study published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology found that people who wake up early are more proactive and better at anticipating problems.

Take Jeff Bezos, for example. The Amazon founder is known for his early mornings, using the quiet hours for his most important work. 

Pro tip: Try waking up just 30 minutes earlier than usual. Use that time for something important to you - maybe it's planning your day, maybe it's having a quiet cup of coffee with your partner. 

Now, let's talk about sweat equity - and I don't mean the startup kind. 

We all know exercise is good for us, but did you know it can make you a better leader and dad? 

A study in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that regular exercisers are more confident and have higher job satisfaction. 

Can't find time for the gym? Try active meetings. Walk and talk for your next phone call, or suggest a walking meeting instead of sitting in a conference room.

Goals aren't just for Q4 reports, folks. Setting personal and family goals can be a game-changer. 

The Harvard Business Study on Goal Setting found that people who write down their goals are 3 times more likely to achieve them than those who don't. 

Try setting one family goal each month. Maybe it's having dinner together three times a week, or planning a weekend adventure.

Lastly, let's talk about the power of saying "no." 

Saying "yes" to everything means saying "no" to what really matters. 

Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, swears by this. 

He once said, "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything." 

Next time you're about to say "yes" to something, ask yourself: "Is this more important than spending time with my kids?" If the answer is no, well... you know what to do.

Remember, we're not aiming for perfection here. Pick one habit to focus on this week. Give it a shot, see how it feels, and adjust as needed. 

You've got this, Dad-E-Os. Now go crush it at work and at home!

Catch you in the next one…

Hoyin Cheung,

Hermessi.com

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P.P.S. I’d love to hear your thoughts or any strategies you use to have 100% attention while working. Feel free to reply or connect with me on LinkedIn or X. Let’s continue the conversation and boost our productivity together!