The 8-8-8 Rule That Changed My Life (Work-Life Balance) | Monday Moments

In this Monday Moments episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow shares a deeply personal reflection on hustle culture, success, and his biggest regret—missing the first two years of his son’s life while chasing money and validation through nonstop work.

He breaks down how that experience reshaped his priorities and led him to create his “triple eights” framework: eight hours of sleep, eight hours of focused work, and eight hours dedicated to life outside of work—family, relationships, and personal time. Michael explains how discipline, boundaries, and intentional scheduling make this balance not just possible, but sustainable.

The episode dives into practical tools like time blocking, working in focused sprints, and creating structure in both your mornings and evenings to protect what matters most. His message is clear: success without balance isn’t success and building a life you actually enjoy requires just as much intention as building a business.

If you’ve been stuck in hustle mode, feeling burned out, or questioning what it’s all for, this episode offers a simple, powerful framework to take your time and your life back.