4 things that kept me sane from academia to Google
TL;DR Exercise, paper books, travel and eight hours of sleep. Everything else is negotiable.
Going from academia to Google is a big jump. New language, new speed, new everything. People ask how I didn't burn out, and honestly the answer is boring. Four habits, held on to even when the deadlines screamed.
Everything else in my calendar is negotiable. These four aren't.
- Working out, even when I'm exhausted
- Physical books: screens all day, paper at night
- Travelling and exploring as much as I can
- At least eight hours of sleep, no matter the deadline
Try this
Pick the one non-negotiable you dropped first when things got busy, and put it back this week.
