The saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” speaks volumes for those of us constantly hustling to reach our goals. We adopt the mindset that we have to suffer to achieve, and as a result, we lose sight of other meaningful aspects of our lives.  But what if there was a way we could be successful in our business and thrive in our personal lives? How do we find joy and value in our everyday routine, and simplify our lives?  In this episode, CEO and Owner of Latham Realty Unlimited, Jeff Latham, shares how he simplified his business so he could have more free time in his day-to-day life. As a result, he’s gained more peace, acquired more mental energy, and made more money.   Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode  How simplifying your business can lead to a more joyful lifeEliminating certain responsibilities from our daily workload allows us to be more present and focus on important relationships that bring us happiness in our lives. Why closing open loops is necessary for productivity Open loops occupy mental space hindering our creativity in other areas and ultimately, limiting freedom. Closing them gives us the freedom to work on other tasks or simply rest our minds. How to make more money without sacrificing personal freedom & mental energyWe can make more money when we pull higher-value levers as opposed to more, lower-value levers. This gives us the work satisfaction we’re looking for, along with the freedom to live as we want.   Guest Bio Jeff Latham is the owner and CEO of Latham Realty Unlimited. With over 14 years of experience, Jeff offers his clients a one-stop-shop: from extensive marketing campaigns to in-house moving and construction companies.    To find out more and to connect with Jeff, go to: https://www.lathamrealtyunlimited.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Lathamator   Or contact him directly at: jeff@lathamre.com  (425) 345-4920   To work with Gene, go to: https://genevolpe.com    And for a copy of Matt’s book, visit: https://getmicrofamous.com