One of the ways that BizVid Communications has sustained our video production leadership within San Diego County, the region, state and nation can be defined by the word “balance.” This blog finds us in the month of June, which enters us into the “center-balance” of this year.
Using this theme, we will garner wisdom and business insights as we look at the word “balance.” We will use recreation, sports, researchers, and business itself as our proof texts regarding its benefits.
Words of wisdom from researchers and other thinkers regarding balance:
Following, are a few quotable quotes on the topic of balance, accessed through the website and pages entitled- wow4u, Inspirational Words of Wisdom.
“Balancing on a rope requires skill, steady feet, a steady mind and a sense of weight control. As you can see, the act of balancing consists of several things. Some of these things may be small but at the same time necessary to put the act together.” Ginel Love, from 25 Tips To Balance Everyday Work and Play.
“In all aspects of our lives balance is key. Doing one thing too much can cause upset, like the old saying goes, everything in moderation is the secret!” Catherine Pulsifer, from Balance of Life.
“Like with anything in life, find the balance between too much work and being too lazy; between spending too much and being a scrooge; between being gone all the time and being in each other’s way; between talking each other’s ears off and dead silence.” Christian Olsen, from Marriage Tips.
“One of the major issues plaguing human potential in the corporate world today is work-life balance. The term itself diminishes our ability to make the case that work can be a richly rewarding part of a person’s life and should in many ways be personal.” Matthew Kelly, from Off Balance.
“Balance is a feeling derived from being whole and complete; it’s a sense of harmony. It is essential to maintaining quality in life and work.” Joshua Osenga, from 12 years a Cubicle Slave
“Imagine what it would mean if you added positive levels of loyalty, communication, play, forgiveness, unconditional love, a positive attitude, and balance in your life!” Garry McDaniel, from The Dog’s Guide to Your Happiness.
“While it is important to love others unselfishly, it is crucial to find a balance. When we compromise our needs and martyr ourselves to the point of depleting ourselves and neglecting our needs, we become out of balance.” Jessica Minty, from Codependency: Self Confidence.
Let’s talk about recreation and sports:
If one were to spend time observing teeter-totters on playgrounds, there is much business wisdom to be found. One of the more interesting facets in this recreation, is how two participants can be of dissimilar prowess yet seemingly equalized. The trick is adjusting the fulcrum point, that is, the center balance, to offset weight differences. Allow me to use BizVid Communications, our Carlsbad-based leading video-production company for an example. Observers would identify my 10-Emmy winning partner as a “heavyweight” in directing and producing award-quality videos. As his partner, my prowess can be found in writing and interacting with clients, as well as on-camera talent. Through years of working together, we have found the fulcrum point that balances our skillsets, thus creating success. Your business, too, has a center balance where each participant can maximize your overall output.
Regarding sports, this writer cannot think of a single sport where good balance is not a key benefit. A baseball batter must properly align his stance, swing and timing to engage a pitcher and smack the baseball over the fence. The balance of eye-hand coordination in a quarterback and his receiver must be in tandem to make positive yardage. Same in golf, hoops, soccer, hockey, and sword fighting. Particularly with real blades.
Personalizing things, regarding sports, for much of my adult life, I have been a judoka, that is to say, a competitive judo black-belt. One definition of this sport, is known as the “balanced way.” Using my feet, hands, bodyweight, speed and stealth, plus moving in unexpected directions, my opponent’s imbalance has upended many a competitor. From a business perspective, allow you and your partners’ uniqueness to up-end the other guys.
Concluding thought on using this month to strike a business balance like never before:
Since California’s state animal is the Grizzly Bear, we’ll offer our closing thought regarding “balance” by applying one of the best-known bear analogies which nearly every businessman and woman will know. Of the fabled three bears, one dealt with things which were too hard, one dealt with things too soft, but the third one was just right. BizVid encourages you to make the effort to find that “just right” balance and reap the benefits.