Outside of the valuable partnerships and relationships you build within the context of your work, how do you make time for yourself and the other important relationships in your lives?
[GH] I try to be very intentional about my free time. After all, life is a journey, and we must try to enjoy it. My family is at the center of that. Even though we are geographically spread out—my son is in Buenos Aires, Argentina; my daughter is in Madrid, Spain; and my partner and I are in Miami, Florida—we make a conscious effort to stay close and be really, truly present when we’re together. The same goes for my circle of friends. Beyond the other people in my life, I would say travel is very important to me. I like to discover new places and different cultural perspectives. Spending time in nature is another activity that helps me disconnect from my work and regain energy to make better decisions.
[JG] What really matters and is important above all is my family—my mom, my wife, and my son. I always say it’s not about the amount of time we spend together but the quality of that time. So, when we have the chance to be together, I give it my full energy and attention. For instance, my wife loves bird photography, so my second job is bird photographer supporter and supplies carrier. I also own a restaurant in Costa Rica, so I try to enjoy my time with seafood and wine.
