Have you ever had a mind numbing realization? One that simply can’t go without notice?
Since last Summer, March/April to be exact, I have been working nearly 16 hours a day almost everyday. No weekends off. Some holidays. Most evenings. If a client asked for a website, I got it done in three days. If they needed network help, I was right there.
When I classify work, I mean anything that allows me a better understanding of my industry such as research and playing, or anything that makes me money. Blogging to me is considered work/fun though. I love blogging.
Sitting down Friday night, for the first time in almost 6 days, I couldn’t help but think of things I could do to further my business. And then my head shut off.
I came to the realization that I am and have been ‘too deep in the woods’ for way to long.
Great businesses are rooted in a deep understanding of industry and practical applications. For the past 13 months I have been so crazy about knowing anything and everything that I have forgotten what it is that makes life so special. I have been caught up in being everything to everybody, from family to professionals.
Don’t get me wrong. The time I put in has been hugely beneficial in my life. Having two profitable businesses. Being part of a wonderful community online. Having a huge network offline. I appreciate all that, but true greatness is a combination of both work and play.
Great blogs are written by people who apply knowledge, news, and life to each and every post they write. Great businesses offer service and experience. And great people are the ones who can leverage their professional activities with their personal ones.
With that being said, I am adopting a bit more structure to my life. Working, blogging, business, business building, all weekday activities. Learning, teaching myself software, drawing, reading, and watching movies, all night and weekend pursuits. No more mixing unless I have something to say on here…
I truly believe this is part of the path of being an entrepreneur, or else I wouldn’t have written it here. There comes a time when you lose your identity to your business (dark) side. Just be wary of when that time comes.
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