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- Jeetu Patel, Cisco's chief product officer, works seven days a week, starting at 6 a.m.
- He ends his day past midnight.
- He avoids meetings before 9 a.m. to protect time for high-impact tasks.
- Patel says balance is not static and shifts with personal needs, citing his mother's illness in 2023.
- A recent report shows 83% of workers now prioritize work-life balance over pay.
