As a business owner, it's easy to sacrifice things of personal importance as you put time, effort, and resources into growing and running your business.

I often come across founders and owners who had passions such as mountain biking, surfing, going to the gym, camping, fishing, or attending events with family and children, that no longer engage in these passions or activities.

Business can be all-consuming, and inevitably there will be periods of 100% focus to the exclusion of all else - just be wary that these periods don't turn into years...

It takes a conscious effort to ensure you carve out space for passions, family, and downtime - but it's worth the effort in the pursuit of some balance.

Cheers, Garrick

Reach me at garrick@garrickjackson.com