Weekly Alluviance #112: Work-Life Balance in Sales is Bullsh!t

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I used to think work-life balance was a total scam.

Back in the early days of my tech sales hustle, I believed that grinding -- late nights, early mornings, relentless hustle -- was the only path to success. I’d tell myself, “Just one more call, one more email, and I’ll have it all figured out.”

Spoiler: that was a not true.

You can grind forever and will still have a never-ending to-do list.

Trying to neatly split “work” and “life” is like trying to compartmentalize chaos. Sales life isn’t a neat 9-to-5 box. It’s a wild ride of big wins and ghosted prospects. Work seeps into life, and life seeps into work. Chasing balance only leaves you exhausted and guilty for not nailing both.

Forget balance.

Aim for harmony.

Imagine your life as a killer playlist with diverse tracks: some high-energy, some laid-back, all blending into a rhythm that fuels you. Harmony isn’t about perfect splits. It’s about syncing your energy to what fires you up, so the grind doesn’t break you but instead it builds you.

How to jumpstart harmony:

• Own your groove - know your peak times, whether you’re a morning closer or a nighttime strategist, and lean into them

• Don't put "balance" on a pedestal - stop chasing something that might be right for you and drop the make wrong

• Hustle with heart - connect your grind to your purpose, celebrate small wins, and let your big why shine through

  
  

  If you’ve been telling yourself that perfect work-life balance is a myth you can’t overcome, I challenge you to flip that script. For one week, ditch the myth of flawless balance and ride the chaos like a pro. Embrace the raw energy of your day-to-day grind and discover the unexpected harmony that comes when you stop chasing perfection and start living authentically.

Find that sweet spot between hustle and heart, where every challenge is an opportunity to learn and every moment fuels your growth. Because when you stop trying to force balance, you allow your true rhythm to emerge and begin to transform chaos into a powerful, sustainable flow.

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