tradeoffs
We just got back from a few days in New Buffalo, Michigan, which has become our little summer getaway, and it was another great trip—just a little shorter than we’d like, since we thought Roman would have an AAU tournament we would need to get back for that ended up not happening.
Each morning before everyone would wake up, I’d break out my laptop and get some work done. I also had to make a few phone calls while walking to the beach or heading up to get some lunch, which I didn’t mind at all, but each time my clients apologized for bothering me.
With each apology, I quickly told them not to apologize. I am always here for them, and taking a call and doing a little work while on vacation is something I’m willing to do in order to have the flexibility of owning my business.
Yes, I wasn’t able to fully disconnect this week.
Yes, I worked on vacation.
No, being connected and doing work did not impact my presence with my family.
No, being connected and doing work did not impact my ability to relax and recharge.
Yes, it would be nice, in theory, to totally disconnect, but at this point in my life I don’t want to implement changes that would let me fully disconnect.
I’m happy with the tradeoff I’m making.
I’ll work a little and take client calls while on vacation to maintain the freedom to never miss games, to work from home more during the summer, to work out in the middle of the day, and to maintain the flexibility to find time to create.
Sure, I could hire and build a team that runs the business when I’m not there, but that would require me to either aggressively grow the firm or reduce our lifestyle to afford the bigger team.
Sure, I could put up an out-of-office message and make clients wait for me to return.
Sure, I could join a team where support is provided.
But I’m not willing to give up my freedom, flexibility, and vision that those options would take away from me.
I understand the tradeoffs I’m making, and they are tilted in my favor.
What tradeoffs are you making?
Are they helping you live your Authentic Life, or are they stacked against you?
See you tomorrow and keep pursuing,
JC
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