Having Children Changes Everything…. In Wonderful Ways

Having Children Changes Everything…. In Wonderful Ways

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I’m very fortunate to have become a father for the third time in July. Each birth has brought new and surprising challenges, and each represents a period of time in both my life and the lives of my growing family. I’ve spoken to good friends who admit they never imagined having children, it just happened. This was not my experience as I had always pictured having two children. Why two? I’m not sure exactly, I guess it seemed like a manageable number (man on man defense). Here I sit, reflecting on the newness of having three healthy and happy children and wondering how I could live without the joy they bring to my life. In my youthful visions of my future accomplishments I’d imagined many great business success stories and awards. The admiration of my industry and peer group were high on the list. The truth is the accomplishment I feel from watching my children learn and grow is more fulfilling than any award or business conquest I can think of. Having children changes everything, thankfully.

Grinding the Gears

Grinding the Gears

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Stress – We have all felt the full weight of this word pressed upon us by countless sources, doctors, spouses, coworkers, life. What many of us feel in our bones but don’t acknowledge to ourselves is that we carry around the cumulative stress of our lives and it wears us down. The prior four months of my life have lead me to the my current state of being, depressed. Not clinically but more in the sense of metaphysical weight on my shoulders. My course of action to resolve this current state is to make changes. I’m changing where I work (building a home office) and how I work. I’m hiring a personal trainer and making an appointment to see a therapist. I’ve already had a physical and I spoken extensively about my change plan with my wife. Without her support, none of this change would have even a slight chance of success. It’s funny, just writing about all this change has helped to lighten the weight, even if just slightly.

The Surprising Joy in Finding Solitude

The Surprising Joy in Finding Solitude

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I’ve stood there many times, dry erase marker in my hand, staring at the whiteboard and willing inspiration to strike. The solution to a problem had to be in there; I knew that I could find it if only I could clear my head. The many distractions that plague us in the office environment and zap our productivity also inhibit our creativity. It’s truly amazing just how my mind is set free the minute I wander outside to a wide open setting. It could be a park, a golf course, or even a backyard. I turn off my phone and listen the absence of electronic noise. Just like water released from a dam my creative brain wakes up and goes to work. It’s ironic really that my best ideas have always materialized when I was not actively engaged in work. So if you’re stuck, turn off the phone and just walk outside to the nearest open space. Try not to think about all that awaits you indoors; all that remains to be done; and simply exist. Try it, and see if you can set your inner creative brain free.

About the CEO at 30

When the opportunity to purchase a struggling business presented itself, he took the challenge. After years of hard work and difficult lessons learned, the CEO wants to share his experience and hopefully help a few young entrepreneurs on their journey.

Why Read?

Sure, free advice is worth what you pay for it. However, my struggles and hard lessons involve many of the daily challenges common to small business owners. If you can connect to an experience I've shared and avoid a pitfall, then mission accomplished.

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