David Hauser – How to Achieve Work Life Integration
David Hauser is an American entrepreneur, speaker, and angel investor, best known for co-founding the Grasshopper Group, a virtual telephone service that was acquired by Citrix Systems for $170 million in 2015. He is also a founding member of the National Entrepreneurs’ Day and has co-founded several tech companies, including Grasshopper, Chargify, Spreadable, PopSurvey, and Deck Foundry.
In this episode, David Hauser and Larry Hagner discuss the concept of work-life balance and challenge its validity. They argue that balance is elusive and can prevent us from fully engaging in both work and personal life. Instead, they advocate for integration, finding ways to include family and personal responsibilities into our professional pursuits. They also explore the history of the term “work-life balance” and its connection to the increase of women in the workforce.
However, the concept of balance itself is questioned, as it implies a trade-off between work and personal life, which may not be the most effective approach. By integrating work and family life, parents can demonstrate the importance of dedication, perseverance, and delayed gratification to their children.
Larry’s Takeaways
- Integrate work and family life.
- Embrace failure and create experiences.
- Prioritize experiences over material possessions.
What You’ll Learn
00:00:15 Integration over work-life balance.
00:14:29 Allow failure, prioritize experiences.
00:20:40 Different households, unique experiences.
00:29:19 Start early, embrace challenges.
00:34:44 Entrepreneurship cannot be trained.
00:40:51 Importance of healthy relationships
00:43:23 Core values drive successful relationships.
00:49:37 Creating independent kids is important.
00:56:49 Parenting: Celebrate failure, motivate individually.
00:58:32 Importance of failure and reflection.
01:03:15 Talk about real important things.
Links
www.linkedin.com/in/davidhauser
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