Family is REAL. Money is NOT.
I hope that you would all agree with me when I say that family is the most important thing in life. Money, business, entrepreneurship, fame, blah….blah…blah… none of that means shit at the end of the day. The things that really matter in life are the ones that you love and that love you.
It’s more than vital for entrepreneurs to put things in perspective and to keep things in perspective. It’s so easy to get caught in the business web and block out the world that you once knew – the world that you have become so detached from during the journey to success as an entrepreneur.
Let’s keep it real: you can have all the money in the world, all the toys, all the clients, and all the luxuries that come with having a successful business, but without people who care about you in your corner, your efforts and materializations can never really mean much.
What am I saying? I am saying to keep the ones you love by your side no matter what. Through success, through failure, and through everything else in between, makes sure to stay strong to your family and your true friends who have been by your side unconditionally.
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[…] I have experienced this first hand, and owe all of my entrepreneurial attributes and successes to my family as a child I was always encouraged and never discouraged. No matter what it was I accomplished my parents always made a big deal of it and fostered a great learning environment. Now at an older age and more experience under my belt, my family still helps me through the rough patches and get back on my feet, so as David’s point of family is real money is not, although they are one of the most important things on your entrepreneurial journey it is easy to forget about them and drift away. So basically what I am saying is don’t forget to spend sometime with your family (the entrepreneurial incubators) and take a small step back from the busy day to day life of being an entrepreneur, this can be as simple as going out for a meal with them but trust me you will feel a lot more relaxed and clearer once back at your job. […]