Big Think+ — December 6, 2017

Learning How to Thrive: A Masterclass in Work-Life Balance

Summary

Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder, discusses the necessity of making time for yourself and avoiding burnout in achieving lasting, long-term success; whether you’re working for a company or building your own business.
In this video, Huffington introduces the “Third Metric of Success” and the story behind her epiphany after collapsing from exhaustion and stress while she was building up The Huffington Post.
Her five-part expert class, Learning How to Thrive, is available exclusively on Big Think+.

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