On-the-Fly Guide to Balancing Work and Life [Paperback]

In theOn-the-Fly Guide to Balancing Work and Life, Bill Butterworth brings his trusted brand of motivation to an issue that affects us all, no matter what our jobs or where we stand on the corporate ladder.

As this charming little book makes clear, itispossible to have it all: success at work and a fulfilling life outside the office. Designed to be read in one short plane ride—or over a hot cup of coffee or two—this book is the “Cliff’s Notes” for a happier, more well-rounded life. Filled with stories about how successful people from all walks of life have integrated their work and home lives and packed with advice on how you can learn to do the same, theOn-the-Fly Guide to Balancing Work and Lifewill change the way you work—and, more importantly, the way you live.

There’s no telling what you’ll learn when you read on the fly.bill butterworth’sblend of humor, storytelling, wisdom, and practical advice has made him one of the most sought-after speakers in North America. A highly regarded author, Bill has written on topics ranging from sports to psychology and self-help issues and has been a columnist, editor, and scriptwriter. Bill lives with his wife, Kathi, in Newport Beach, California.One

What I Know About Balance I Learned on the Track Team

I can describe my entire childhood in one run-on sentence: I weighed backthenwhat I weighnowand I was four feet shorter and my last name was Butterworth.

Can you visualize it? It’s not a very pretty picture.

Like everyone else, I quickly observed that our school had a group of kids who really ran the place. They were the cool ones. In the school I went to, just outside Philadelphia, the cool kids were the athletes. I naively grew up thinking all athletes were cool, but that is not necessarily so. It could be that you went to a school where the band was tough or the chess club rul£g