Down the road when you ask yourself: What did I accomplish in my life?, how will you answer: According to Hawkins, no one remembers the 14 hours at work or the time missed with their kids. What people remember is if they changed the world in a slight way, or if they had a good time in the process, or if they promoted a positive culture.He talks about the balance in his life – about wanting a great product AND a normal life. In a nutshell he says – Hawkins believes that you can do it all and live a normal life!
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