Balance Quote by Anonymous
“Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls - family, health, friends, integrity - are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2010 Business Leadership Conference, Anonymous speaker on work‑life balance
Work is resilient; ball; family, health, friends, integrity are glass balls that can shatter if dropped.
In simple terms: Work can bounce back; other life areas are fragile.
Key Takeaway
Protect non‑work aspects of life.
Themes
work‑life balance
priorities
fragility
resilience
Mood
cautionary
instructive
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- family emergencies
- health crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
risk management
values
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- Which 'glass ball' is most at risk for you?
- How can you reinforce those fragile aspects?
A Different Perspective
Work may dominate attention, making it hard to protect fragile areas.
