b'LIFE MANAGEMENTagreed upon. But everyones performing anywayrequires sacrifice. That work-life boundaries show and wondering why it feels so draining. weakness or lack of commitment.When Everyone Goes Off-Script But look around. The most successful construction Remember the last time you felt genuinely frustratedleaders I know arent the ones working the longest with someone at work or home? Im willing to bet ithours. Theyre the ones whove learned to stop wasnt because they did something wrongit wasperforming scripts written by others fears and because they failed to meet an expectation youexpectations.never clearly communicated. Theyve stopped auditioning for roles in their own Your project manager leaves at 5 PM while you staylives.until 7. Your spouse plans a weekend trip withoutA Different Performancecheckingyourschedule.YoursuperintendentWhat if you rewrote the script?makes a decision you disagree with. Instead of: I need to be available for every crisisThe anger you feel isnt really about their actions.Try:Imbuildingateamcapableofhandling Its about them going off-script in a play they didntproblems without meknow they were performing.This is why traditional balance strategies fail. YouInstead of: Clients expect immediate responsescant manage time if youre unconsciously trying toTry: Ill set clear communication boundaries that live up to roles you never chose while expectingactually improve outcomesothers to fulfill parts they never auditioned for. Instead of: My family should understand when The Real Cost work comes firstThisinvisibletheaterdoesntjuststealyourTry: Ill be honest about what I can realistically eveningsit rewrites your entire identity. committoinsteadofoverpromisingand You start believing that being a good business ownerunderdeliveringmeans being constantly available. That successContinued on page 16'