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#78 | Sean McMann | The Balance Hack: Work Less, Live More
March 21, 2025 Ā· 42 min

šŸ’” Can you really have success, wealth, and balance—all at once?

 

In this episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, Dr. Andrea & Jon sit down with Sean McMann, an ex-corporate leader turned ā€œcorporate hackerā€ who walked away from a high-flying career at the peak of his success. Sean reveals the hidden lies we’ve been told about work, success, and balance—and how to break free.

 

šŸ‘‰ Why the 40-hour workweek is outdated

šŸ‘‰ The secret to working less and earning more

šŸ‘‰ How to redefine success without sacrificing relationships

 

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the grind, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical strategies on escaping the corporate jungle and building a life you love.

Episode Highlights (Timestamps)

 

00:00 – Welcome Sean McMann: Escaping the corporate jungle

02:30 – Why the 40-hour workweek is outdated

06:15 – The biggest lies about success we’ve been told

10:40 – How Sean worked fewer hours but earned more

14:55 – Why most of us are consumers, not producers

20:30 – The 30-Minute Mastery Rule for working smarter

24:15 – AI & automation: How the future of work is changing

29:00 – Breaking free from the work = self-worth trap

34:45 – Sean’s top strategies for hacking your work-life balance

40:10 – Final insights: Success isn’t about time—it’s about impact

Next Steps

 

A) Take Action – Connect with Sean McMann:

 

🌐 Website: https://www.seanmcmann.com

šŸ”— LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcmann

šŸ“– Get Sean’s book: Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More, and Actually Like Your Life

 

B) Stay Connected for more episodes:

 

šŸŽ„ Watch on YouTube: @The4Habits

šŸŽ§ Listen on Spotify: The 4 Habits Podcast

 

C) Learn and Share:

 

šŸ“Š Take our FREE Relationship Skills Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com

šŸ“š Join the High-Performing Teams Masterclass: https://the4habits.com/topteams

šŸ“© Request a topic or guest: hello@the4habits.com

šŸ“¤ Share this episode with someone feeling stuck in their career!

 

Let’s ignite change and make a difference!

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