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Why Work-Life Balance Is a Lie & What High Performers Chase Instead | Adam Holt

August 27, 2026·39 min
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High performers are told to chase work–life balance—but real life rarely sits still. Rebl Dad coauthor and Asset-Map CEO Adam Holt reveals how top-producing dads trade performative success for true participation at home while still growing their businesses. In this episode: The origin of Rebl Dads and the Necker Island mastermind with Richard Branson Why "balance" is a myth—and how to pursue intentional harmony Boundaries that make presence possible (and how to stick to them) Building a family culture: values, rituals, and modeling leadership Sobering data on father absence and why presence matters Practical ways client-facing pros can set expectations and protect time   REBL Dads Community & App: https://www.rebldads.com REBL Dad book (Derek Notman, H. Adam Holt, foreword by Sir Richard Branson) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/REBL-Responsible-Entrepreneur-Balanced-Leader/dp/B0H2Q8TPG8 Adam Holt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadamholt/ Asset-Map: https://www.asset-map.com Rethink Financial Advice Podcast (Adam Holt & Derek Notman): https://www.youtube.com/@rethinkfinancialadvice

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