After two days of ski patrolling — one on a snowboard, one on skis — the pace naturally shifted. Long hours outside, focused attention, and physical presence have a way of quieting everything else. I felt grateful for the opportunity to bring mindfulness into tasks like these, where awareness isn’t optional and presence matters. It was less about output and more about staying connected to the moment, to my body, and to the people around me. The energy today felt spacious and grounding, the kind that creates perspective instead of noise.

Today’s mindful moment is the fifth and final part of the same five-step lesson, and it focuses on getting away. Jim Rohn treats balance not as a luxury, but as a responsibility. He talks about the importance of stepping away from your daily work to be alone, to reflect, and to recharge. Not to escape, but to remember why you’re building in the first place. He draws a sharp distinction between learning how to earn and learning how to live, pointing out how hollow success can feel when lifestyle and joy are neglected.

One story that stayed with me was his example of the father who hands his son money with animosity. Same five dollars, completely different meaning. It wasn’t a money problem — it was a lifestyle problem. Rohn’s point is clear: resources without presence, generosity, or joy miss the point. Getting away means designing a life that includes real relationships, time with family, and friendships that matter, not just a calendar full of obligations.

What I appreciated most was the paradox he leaves us with. Taking time away doesn’t slow your work down — it improves it. When life is balanced and the batteries are recharged, you come back clearer, calmer, and more effective. The work goes better because you are better.

Step away with intention, and return with clarity.

– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZABAL Team

After two days of ski patrolling — one on a snowboard, one on skis — the pace naturally shifted. Long hours outside, focused attention, and physical presence have a way of quieting everything else. I felt grateful for the opportunity to bring mindfulness into tasks like these, where awareness isn’t optional and presence matters. It was less about output and more about staying connected to the moment, to my body, and to the people around me. The energy today felt spacious and grounding, the kind that creates perspective instead of noise.

Today’s mindful moment is the fifth and final part of the same five-step lesson, and it focuses on getting away. Jim Rohn treats balance not as a luxury, but as a responsibility. He talks about the importance of stepping away from your daily work to be alone, to reflect, and to recharge. Not to escape, but to remember why you’re building in the first place. He draws a sharp distinction between learning how to earn and learning how to live, pointing out how hollow success can feel when lifestyle and joy are neglected.

One story that stayed with me was his example of the father who hands his son money with animosity. Same five dollars, completely different meaning. It wasn’t a money problem — it was a lifestyle problem. Rohn’s point is clear: resources without presence, generosity, or joy miss the point. Getting away means designing a life that includes real relationships, time with family, and friendships that matter, not just a calendar full of obligations.

What I appreciated most was the paradox he leaves us with. Taking time away doesn’t slow your work down — it improves it. When life is balanced and the batteries are recharged, you come back clearer, calmer, and more effective. The work goes better because you are better.

Step away with intention, and return with clarity.

– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZABAL Team