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Published Aug 3, 2020

109. BTS of My Marriage! How to Balance Ambition in Your Relationship with Natalie & Stephen Ellis

Natalie and Stephen Ellis delve into the intricacies of harmonizing their ambitious careers with their marriage, sharing personal insights on routines, energy management, and communication. They also reflect on Stephen's entrepreneurial journey from gamer to CEO, emphasizing teamwork and conflict resolution in their partnership.
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  • Maintaining Balance

    Balancing personal ambitions with relationship commitments is a challenge that and navigate daily. They emphasize the importance of communication and setting boundaries to ensure their relationship thrives alongside their careers 1. Stephen shares his journey from being a professional gamer to becoming a CEO, highlighting the need for mutual support and understanding in their marriage 1. Natalie adds that while they both enjoy social events, they prioritize personal time to recharge, which is crucial for maintaining their energy and focus 2.

    You're more of an introvert than an extrovert.

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    Their move from San Francisco to Los Angeles was a strategic decision to prioritize their relationship over work, demonstrating their commitment to balance 3.

       

    Establishing Routines

    Establishing routines is vital for and to sustain their relationship amidst their busy schedules. They make it a point to have dinner together every night, a tradition that fosters connection and reflection 4. Their evenings are sacred, with phones put away to ensure quality time is spent together, whether playing board games or watching Netflix 4.

    Our evenings are really sacred.

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    Additionally, they use tools like Asana to organize vacations and personal time, ensuring they carve out moments for each other despite their demanding careers 5.

       

    Energy Management

    Managing personal energy is crucial for and to excel in both business and their relationship. Stephen reflects on the importance of maintaining a steady energy level to ensure continuous growth in their ventures 6. Natalie agrees, noting that effective energy management is key to productivity and success 6.

    It's a game of energy management.

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    They acknowledge the initial hustle required to establish their careers but stress the importance of setting boundaries to protect their energy and prioritize their relationship 7.

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