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In the developed economies of the world, “Time” is now the new currency.  As we get wealthier and more prosperous, the greater importance we place on time as a commodity.

Which is why when it comes to jobs and careers you need to start switching the focus from “what will this role pay?” to “I’m interested in the pay, but how much discretionary time will I get in this role?”

It’s a shift in mindset. A shift that becomes easier the minute you start viewing the money as fuel that provides you with the discretionary time to live your desired lifestyle rather than the end in itself.

Design your ideal lifestyle, cost it and then find the fastest, easiest way to finance this with a career that is in tune with your unique abilities and desired lifestyle.

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Beethoven and Churchill both worked in the morning and took most of their afternoons off. Gandhi spent time staring at the horizon. Nietzsche scribbled notes during frequent walks.

The following article from the productivity blog LifeDev, lists 10 ways in which some of history’s greats got things done – usually by taking more breaks and working less rather than the 12+  hour days many people in financial services tend to work.

Taking breaks, taking time to reflect, eat, nap and meet others kept them focussed. Most of us would do well to use some of their ideas.

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Below is an extract of an email I sent this week to a friend who works in a sales role within the City of London. She had talked about her plans for the next couple of years which involved working less, starting a family, moving into a new family home whilst pursuing some passions and hobbies away from work.

But the current market conditions are now directly impacting on her earnings potential and so she feels frustrated that all these goals will have to go on hold and be delayed.

My response to this was:-

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From my recent conversations with 6 figure earners within the banking sector, a key theme is appearing.

It goes something like this:-

“The financial markets are all over the place and the pressure to deliver is constant. But I am delivering – and having to work much harder and longer to do so…

…But I tell you what – I better get rewarded and acknowledged for it. If I don’t get that salary increase / bonus / that new role next year then I will be furious. I don’t want to change jobs – but I will if I’m not recognised and rewarded.”

Sound familiar?

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