Agency Intelligence

As a high achiever, your work never really 'stops'—but should it? You feel pressure from the outside and from deep inside that you NEED to find balance. But balance seems elusive. Just when you feel you've found it, it’s gone. In this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT break down the myth of work-life balance, the cost of blurred boundaries, and how to set limits that work without guilt or career damage. Episode Highlights: Erik introduces the episode by framing the common struggle of work-life balance and the guilt that often surrounds it. (01:31) Matt discusses how high achievers often experience work creeping into home life and the need to define realistic boundaries. (03:56) Erik explains why he believes work-life balance is a myth and argues for alignment of values instead of perfect balance. (06:45) Matt shares his definition of balance: enjoying both work and home life without one impeding the other. (10:07) Matt emphasizes that integration