Source: Fortune
Summary
Scarlett Johansson, one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars, believes that achieving a perfect balance between work and personal life is not possible. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, she shared that she has learned to accept that there will always be a “deficit” somewhere, whether at work or at home. Johansson’s definition of success has evolved as she has taken on more roles in her life, including launching a skincare brand, raising two children, and balancing a marriage. She believes that doing what’s right, even if it doesn’t always make her the “most popular,” is key to success.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Scarlett Johansson, a multimillionaire Hollywood star, says work-life balance doesn’t exist. She’s not alone – many top performers, including Emma Watson and Emma Grede, agree that succeeding at the highest level often comes with tradeoffs. Even former President Barack Obama has admitted that having a balanced work and life will not always be possible. The strategy enters a familiar phase: admitting that perfection is unattainable.
Original observation: Scarlett Johansson’s honesty about the unattainability of work-life balance is a refreshing departure from the usual corporate speak.
Author: Evan Null
