The benefits of having more time extends well beyond the workplace, of course. Disciplined, consistent execution in the business will free up time for your own passions, family, and friends. And that pursuit is neither luxurious nor selfish. Busy leaders who also enjoy their personal lives and take time to recharge are always more effective and valuable than those who feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Even if the extra time is used to “do nothing,” as author Anne LaMott said in Bird by Bird, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes . . . including you.”
