Devoting all their energies to their passion often leads perfectionists to let down much of their social life, and sometimes even their health. And yet, whether in business, sport, research, the arts or any other field of endeavor, some manage to find and maintain balance by surrounding themselves with a team that supports them over the long term, until they reach their goals, however lofty they may be. What they have in common is the integrity of their approach: no cheating or shortcuts can satisfy them.
So how do you strike the right balance? The answers are unique to each, and make for good stories. We're not talking here about people who achieve their goals along a path littered with corpses and shattered lives, but rather about those who succeed while being appreciated by those around them, by their companions, by their children. A certain amount of contentment and listening is part of the way to achieve this; knowing how to recognize limits enables them to concentrate where their talents can best be deployed.
What values do they stand for? How can the school help its students find balance while aiming for high goals? It won't be on Instagram or by remaining isolated in a social bubble. Through hard work and effort, surely, but also by considering one's community, one's health, accepting help, giving thanks, exchanging and in many other ways. The ingredients of balance certainly include pleasure and communication.
I wish us all the best.
Denys Lamontagne - [email protected]
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