{"id":309,"date":"2011-08-09T10:03:14","date_gmt":"2011-08-09T10:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/you\/"},"modified":"2011-08-09T10:03:14","modified_gmt":"2011-08-09T10:03:14","slug":"you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/you\/","title":{"rendered":"You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We're seeing much upheaval in many spots right now.  Besides the business disruptions, we see a world that seems to have lost its mind.  In America we wonder if our elected leaders realize the impact of their influence.  There is also a big portion of folks who just want to live their lives and take care of what's been given to them.  All of these are legitimate concerns and situations.<\/p>\n

As I write here, I wonder if way too many have ceded the management of their lives to governments, corporations, etc.<\/p>\n

Here's the thing, we often talk about wanting balance, wanting meaning, wanting a great career, wanting the best for our family.  But those outcomes don't arrive without you actively managing their process.  The rub is firmly affixed to the reality that management is hard work.  And when the corporation (or any other formal institution) comes calling offering to take over management, trouble is set in motion.  The kind of trouble that gets  more difficult to change the longer you're involved.<\/p>\n

I've written and worked with people on the art and science of total life management<\/a>.  The idea of it can be daunting at first thought, but total life management is the single best approach to keeping life healthy in a holistic way.  For additional perspective, consider this piece<\/a> from Thomas Friedman of the NY Times.  His thoughts are timely and almost prophetic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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