Blog Number 12

As I have been thinking about the future, I have realized that I need to re-assess some of my priorities. I have been so focused on what can do to make me the most money lately, that I think my priorities might be a little bit out of whack. Luckily I haven’t started a business or anything yet, and can correct my mistakes before I start. Although I am sure I will make more mistakes in the future. The most important thing to me is my family, period. At the end of my life, even if I don’t make as much money as I want to, if I can look back and say that I was a good father and husband, I will be happy. I think everyone’s definition of success is different. I don’t think my ideals are for everyone by any means. Maybe for some people they feel like they will be successful when they create and scale a business. I don’t think there is anything wrong with that either. I just know for myself that I wouldn’t be happy if most of my time was spent creating a business. This class has taught me quite a bit, and I honestly don’t know where I stand on creating a business right now. It seems like a much more difficult road than I previously anticipated. I know I can do it if I put my mind to it, but it may not be the life for me if I am being completely honest. I am having an internal struggle with myself for what is best for me and my family at the moment. I know if I don’t start my own business I will just end up working for another company for at least 40 hours a week. But which option is better? I really don’t know. I am happy that I’m having these thoughts though, because I would rather figure it out now than later on. Whichever way I decide to go, it will be because it’s what I think is best for my family.