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“If you want to spend weekends with your family, something's got to give.” quote by James P. Gorman
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“If you want to spend weekends with your family, something's got to give.”

James P. Gorman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Leadership, James P. Gorman, 2021

Family time requires sacrificing other commitments; priorities must be rearranged.

In simple terms: Spending weekends with family means giving up something else.

Key Takeaway

Set clear priorities to protect family time.

Themes

work‑life balance family priorities time management

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • schedule design
  • family rituals
  • delegation

Key Concepts

opportunity cost boundary setting personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you trade off to free family time?
  • How do you negotiate boundaries at work?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on sacrifice can cause guilt and burnout.

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