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The 5Ls

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The 5Ls

The Gift of a Balanced Life

Michael Mannix (Unparalleled Performance),

15 min. de leitura
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A truly successful life encompasses more than money or status. It features love, joy, purpose, leisure, and change.

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Many people define success by the amount of money they have or the status they hold. Yet a truly successful life encompasses so much more, say leadership and executive development experts Sal LaGreca and Mike Mannix. They explain that balancing the five key dimensions of life — Love, Laughter, Labor, Leisure, and Leave — will help you become truly happy and fulfilled. Each of the “5 Ls” has an individual purpose, but put together, they empower you to brave life’s ups and downs. This science-supported program will provide you with proven tools to manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, helping you achieve a true work-life balance for enhanced resilience.

Summary

Happiness doesn’t stem from money or status. Embrace the “5 Ls” — Love, Laughter, Labor, Leisure, and Leave — for a truly successful life.

Many people define success in terms of financial gain or a prestigious job title. Yet often, once they’ve achieved those goals, they continue to feel unfulfilled. For example, when author Sal LaGreca became the youngest partner at accounting firm KPMG, which also meant financial freedom, he was surprised to discover he still didn’t feel happy.

Genuine success and fulfillment come from embracing the “5 Ls”:

  1. Love — Learning to love yourself helps you achieve a sense of balance in your life. From there, you can share your love with others and feel more love for your vocation.
  2. Laughter — Make time to connect with people who make you laugh. Laughter reduces stress, which helps increase your overall health and well-being.
  3. Labor — Try to choose a job that aligns with your sense of purpose and fuels your passions.
  4. Leisure — Don’t skimp on “me time.” Take time to rest and replenish your energy levels.
  5. Leave — Don...

About the Authors

Sal LaGreca has more than 40 years of executive leadership experience. He is an Advisory Board Member and an Executive-in-Residence at the Tobin School of Business at St. John’s University. Mike Mannix is an Adjunct Professor at NYU, the co-founder of the leadership and development firm Unparalleled Performance and a well-known leadership expert. He was also an executive board member for 20 years of a Global BPO.

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