Building Balance: Insights from a Sustainable Leader

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Building Balance with Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

4 episodes

1 week ago

Building Balance with Muhammad Ali helps young men build a life that actually works—at home, at work, and with money. Each episode delivers practical, step-by-step systems across self-care (routines, sleep, stress, focus), relationships (communication, conflict repair, boundaries, marriage & fatherhood), and money (budgeting, emergency funds, debt payoff, index-fund investing, salary). No fluff—just actions you can use tonight.

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Building Balance: Insights from a Sustainable Leader — Ft. Ricardo J. Flores

Building Balance with Muhammad Ali

56 minutes 49 seconds

2 months ago

Building Balance: Insights from a Sustainable Leader — Ft. Ricardo J. Flores

Can you grow a business and your humanity? Sustainable-business leader Ricardo J. Flores shares how to balance profit, people, and the planet—without burning out.

Summary
In this episode of Building Balance with Muhammad Ali, Ricardo Flores unpacks sustainable leadership, personal development, and the balance between purpose and performance. From formative childhood lessons and family values to mental health at work, we dig into practical ways to protect your energy, stay curious, and build a legacy that outlives your job title.

Top Takeaways

The first seven years shape lifelong patterns and values.
Sustainability = balancing profit, people, and planet.
Mental health at work is non-negotiable.
Much of our pressure is self-imposed—choose kinder standards.
Curiosity and open-mindedness fuel growth.
Nutrition and exercise help prevent burnout.
Travel and new cultures expand perspective.
Legacy is the impact you leave on others.
It’s okay not to be the best—focus on doing your best.
Life is a journey, not a finish line.

Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to sustainable leadership01:10 — Ricardo’s early life and influences07:37 — Upbringing and views on success12:44 — Parenting and leadership lessons16:45 — What sustainable leadership really means23:19 — Balancing profit and purpose30:12 — Purpose vs. profit: the leadership core32:57 — Spotting burnout: stress signals & supports37:51 — Practical strategies for balance & well-being46:37 — Legacy and impact: measuring what matters

Sound Bites

“Life is full of opportunities.”
“We are all interconnected.”
“Stay curious, keep your mind open.”

Links & Resources
Guest — Ricardo Flores
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@perfectocasa
Patreon (support the show): https://www.patreon.com/posts/mission-boosters-137142358

About the Guest
Ricardo J. Flores is a sustainable-business leader focused on aligning strategy with human well-being and environmental impact. He advocates for curiosity, mental-health awareness, and values-driven leadership.

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Disclaimer
Educational conversation; not a substitute for professional mental-health or medical care.

sustainable leadership, ESG, profit vs purpose, mental health at work, burnout, personal development, curiosity, legacy, well-being, growth mindset