— Walt Disney
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This quote smacks you right in the soul, doesn’t it? I mean, what’s the point of being a legend at the office if your kid barely recognizes you at the dinner table? It’s like building the most epic sandcastle at the beach only to realize the tide (or your family’s patience) has washed it away while you weren’t looking.
Sure, success feels amazing—until you’re clinking glasses in some high-rise restaurant, realizing the empty chair across from you should’ve been filled by someone you love, not your laptop. And let’s face it, business will never laugh at your dad jokes, cheer for your amateur karaoke, or sit next to you in matching pajamas on Christmas morning. (If it does, you might need therapy, not quarterly reports.)
The truth? Family is your permanent shareholders’ meeting. They’re the ones who’ll still care about your “earnings” even when your stock crashes. So, go ahead, chase those dreams—but remember, the best ROI comes from investing in the people waiting for you to come home.
Balance it out, my friend. The emails can wait; the hugs can’t.
Step Up to the Challenge
For one week, set a “hard stop” time for work each day. It could be 6 PM, 7 PM—whatever fits your schedule. At that time, shut down your devices, step away from the grind, and dedicate the rest of your evening to your family.
During this time:
- Be Fully Present: No sneaky glances at emails or taking “just one call.”
- Do One Special Thing Daily: It could be playing a board game, cooking together, or even just asking your loved ones about their day without rushing.
- Reflect: At the end of the week, think about what you gained and if work actually suffered (spoiler: it probably didn’t).
The goal is simple: prove to yourself that prioritizing family doesn’t derail your professional life—it enhances it. Ready to try?
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