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My judgement is not good when I am on a book tour. I am not thinking about it that much. What happens is I will go back
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"My judgement is not good when I am on a book tour. I am not thinking about it that much. What happens is I will go back home. I have a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old and a wife who is now taking care of them who is wondering where her husband is"

- Michael Lewis

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This quote by Michael Lewis talks to the difficulty of stabilizing domesticity and work life. He acknowledges that when he is on a book trip, his judgement is not as great as it could be because he is not able to focus on the job at hand. He likewise acknowledges the impact his absence has on his household, especially his partner who is delegated look after their 2 young children. This quote highlights the significance of household and the requirement to prioritize them over work. It also functions as a reminder that even when we are hectic with our careers, we should constantly make time for our loved ones.

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