I have and always will possess a desire to work all of the time.   It fundamentally is how I am made up and fighting it would be futile. Some people like sports and have hobbies or whatever.  I enjoy building companies and marketing and well,  just about anything that has to do with business.  That is my hobby.    

 

About three years ago my life changed dramatically for the better.   My son was born and he has been the best thing ever for me.   They say children are miracles and that is true of my son in so many different ways.

  

 He is the red headed reason that I don't work weekends anymore and the reason for having a quitting time now (even though I sneak in that couple of extra hours after he goes to bed ).  He is the reason for balance in my life.  

I usually blog and rant about a little of this and a little of that, but today for a change I am going to exercise balance and simply say thank you to my wonderful son for coming into my life and allowing me the joy of being his father.   HE is my motivation in life and will ALWAYS win over work. 

Everyone have a great weekend and let YOUR motivation know how special they are from time to time.  

 

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4 Comments on Finding Balance and My Motivation

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2008
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Tom...what an awesome post! And what a handsome young man you have there! I don't have kids, but I think my life has been very different since my "motivation" passed over a year ago....

There was nothing better than coming home and you'd hear him at the door, in his own "voice" saying "Dad...come on Dad hurry up and get in here!"

 

I'm still motivated...but I think it's my mortgage payment these days!

1:57pm • #1

Thom,

 

I have a black lab myself, she was mine before I got married and I have had her since she was a puppy.   I know what you mean.   There is no better feeling than the unconditional love of a good dog.   Have a great weekend and best of luck with the mortgage payment.   My next on is almost due again too.  Seems like I just paid them, LOL. 

3:36pm • #2

Tom great post! You seem to have your values in the right order. Great picture of your son.

Thom, I lost my dog in Oct. it hit me harder than I ever could have imagined.  I feel for you.

All the best!

4:06pm • #3

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