Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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Many years ago, I sat down for a business meeting. There was a notary, a few clients, and me. The rookie. Something happened in that meeting that I still think about until this day. And after embracing the slow living philosophy, I’ve decided to reflect on it in this video.
The notary shared a story about his holiday, his blackberry, and a fight with his wife. And it did not end well…
0:00 Introduction
0:18 The blackberry
2:05 1. Don’t prioritize work over your relationship
2:32 2. Being online 24/7 sets you up for burnout
3:18 3. Bragging about work can backfire
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
• 📝 Sign up for my newsletter: petercook.myflodesk.com/newsletter
• ☕️ Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/petercook
Many years ago, I sat down for a business meeting. There was a notary, a few clients, and me. The rookie. Something happened in that meeting that I still think about until this day. And after embracing the slow living philosophy, I’ve decided to reflect on it in this video.
The notary shared a story about his holiday, his blackberry, and a fight with his wife. And it did not end well…
0:00 Introduction
0:18 The blackberry
2:05 1. Don’t prioritize work over your relationship
2:32 2. Being online 24/7 sets you up for burnout
3:18 3. Bragging about work can backfire
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
