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You know that saying, “with great power, comes great responsibility?”
Well here’s another one: “with great pain, comes great understanding.”
The truth is, sometimes we have to learn the hard way - and when that learning comes with the knowledge you haven’t lived up to your own standard with your kids, well, let’s be honest...
That can be painful.
Here’s why I’m talking about this today.
You see, I definitely made my share of mistakes when it came to my first marriage.
The sad truth is I gave my first wife and kids leftovers.
Of course I made excuses that I was doing it 'for them' and all that jazz, however the truth is I had to look in the mirror and get real...
To man up...
And to realize that I'm an addict.
My addiction is a respectable one, however it doesn't make it any better or easier to deal with.
Workaholism like all addictions causes major issues.
I remember sitting in an event years ago and someone asked:
“Are you living, or are you giving leftovers?”
This refers to what you’re giving to your family after you finish work for the day.
Or the week. Or the month.
You know what I’m talking about, right? Can you relate?
Too many of us entrepreneurs learn the hard way.
I know I did.
And here's something fascinating to think about today.
You're a creative genius in your own way.
You make a difference.
You create something out of nothing.
You transform lives in the world.
What if you took a small percentage of that creative inventory and pre-planned to give that creative energy to your family, kids, and loved ones?
How would it shift things in your life?
There's a big difference in showing up for your family and kids depleted and worn out and giving them the same creative focus you do your clients.
So...
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