Afford Anything · Friday, August 28, 2026
Sahil Bloom shared a deeply personal story about his struggles with work-life balance, including chasing career success in California and neglecting his family. After a difficult period, including fertility struggles, he and his wife made a significant move to prioritize family, leading to a more aligned and fulfilling life.
“I was making a lot of bad decisions, both internally and externally in my own life, chasing a lot of the wrong things, drinking seven nights a week, not treating myself well, not being present with the people I loved most.”
“We made this big life change, we moved back to the East Coast, I shifted my focus and started prioritizing the right things in my life, and my wife got pregnant naturally.”
“And I am so deeply aware of just how short this window of time is where we have him. Where for 10 years, you are your child's favorite person in the entire world. You are literally everything to them.”