Episode 59: 059 - 10 Tactics to a Better Work-Life Balance (Part 1)

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Episode 59: 059 - 10 Tactics to a Better Work-Life Balance (Part 1)

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http://fizzleshow.co/59 - Really great (and surprising) ideas about balancing work and life. Plus some specific tactics to actually do this well... to make a bigger dent in your todo list without burning out or building poorly.Jun 20, 2014

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Episode 59: 059 - 10 Tactics to a Better Work-Life Balance (Part 1)

Episode 59: 059 - 10 Tactics to a Better Work-Life Balance (Part 1)

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