We hear that for one to become successful, you must give it your all, 100% and with that hard work and effort, you'll be able to achieve many things. I don't know about you, but giving my all in everything that I do, has often led to my being burnt out quicker than I would expect. At least, because I don't feel rewarded enough for the effort, at some point, I start to lose motivation and stop giving any effort at all. So, perhaps this 85% rule, which states that the best way to maintain a balance between excellent performance and excellent output is to work at 85% of your capacity. Then, what do you do with the remaining 15%?
Well, you can use that to take a rest, and refresh yourself so that you'll be able to give it your 85% once again, the next day. However, there are some people who think that it's a preposterous paradigm, and a general waste of productivity. Managers, entrepreneurs, and businessmen probably would think that the only way for them to continue expanding their business is to always give it 100%, otherwise, it might collapse. On the other hand, employees would definitely want to have leeway and space for them to slack off a bit, and take a break from the stresses of work.
Whichever camp you may be on, I think it all boils down to what kind of job or career path fits well with your paradigm, perspective, and values. I was once told by a hiring manager that for a company to survive or keep going, there must always be at least one person who concerns themselves much with the business affairs of the company. It seems inspiring but it's just one way of saying sacrifices have to be made for the company, and it doesn't matter if you will sacrifice your personal life, your family, your relationships, or even your dream, as long as the company stays afloat, then you put all your passion into it. Hopefully, in the long run, it pays off. What are your thoughts on the matter?
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