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The best way to make room for both life and career is to make choices deliberately-to set limits and stick to them.
Sheryl Sandberg
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Balancing life and career requires intentional choices and boundary-setting.

In this quote, Sheryl Sandberg emphasizes the importance of making conscious decisions to manage both personal life and professional obligations. By establishing clear boundaries and adhering to them, one can create a sustainable balance that allows for fulfillment in both areas, rather than letting one overwhelm the other.

Themes

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In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about work-life balance at a corporate seminar.

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