As Family First Entrepreneurs we must be aware of balancing our necessary work ethic with our duty to the people we love. I’ve heard people say, “I worked sixteen hours a day for years to make this happen.” When I hear that kind of thing, as a family man, my first thought is concern for the kids and spousal relationship.

When you’re spending 16 hours a day for extended periods of time creating wealth you become a visitor in your own home with only the title of mom or dad. As parents, I think there are few of us who don’t get a body chill at the thought of being a visitor in your own home.

I have to remind myself that because I have chosen the path of “family first,” I have to be willing to allow things to take a little longer to grow. I believe that in the long run I will be more profitable because I will be more happy, fulfilled, and serene. For me, this is an ingredient that I can’t miss or the “gumbo of life” will taste like missed opportunity.

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