When I graduated,
I warned my Mom and siblings
and friends
I planned to work
REALLY hard for about 20 years.
Then I planned
to semi-retire
(i.e. for business builders,
this usually means
building businesses
that might not pay back…ever).
Whenever they worried
I was burning myself out
(I did burn out…a bit),
I would remind them,
“I have X years left.”
And they would relax,
satisfied,
knowing I had an end date.
When I hit 20 years of working,
I had also hit my financial goals
and I stopped working
(that hard)
for a bit.
Right now, during the holiday rush,
you’re likely working
REALLY hard.
Your loved ones might be worried
about you.
They are likely missing your company.
Give them an end date.
Tell them on January 5th,
for example,
your work schedule will slow down.
Do that countdown with them.
Then SLOW DOWN on that date.
Deliver on your promise.
We can tolerate many challenges
in the short run.
Give your loved ones a date
when they can expect to spend time
with you again.