Quote from James Patterson's book Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls - family, health, friends, integrity - are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered. And once you truly understand the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of balance in your life.
"Imagine life is a game where you juggle five balls: work, family, health, friends, and integrity," says James Patterson in Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. "Work is a rubber ball that bounces back if dropped, but the other four are glass balls that can be permanently damaged if you let them fall." This analogy highlights the importance of prioritizing and maintaining balance among these aspects of life."
Understanding that some parts of life are more fragile than others is key to achieving harmony. Recognizing that neglecting family, health, or integrity can lead to irreversible damage helps us focus on nurturing these vital areas, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life."
