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I have read that my generation grew up with constant change and amazing new technologies like cell phones and the Internet which caused us to not appreciate patience and experience.
I don’t buy that.
Surely there are a variety of social and cultural factors influencing impatience, but as far as I’m concerned, the big reason for all this impatience is one thing: family.
My family is the most important part of my life. My brother is my best friend. My parents are wonderful, caring people who raised me right and spent lots of time with me. When I have my own family, I will spend my time on family outings, vacations, baseball practices, piano lessons and everything else that comes with being a responsible father. These things will take a backseat to nothing, including work.
I also have a burning desire to be wildly successful in the business world. Typically, to be a huge success you must put more than eighty hours a week into your job. Balancing that with piano practice on Tuesday, a baseball game on Wednesday a dance recital on Friday, and family dinners nearly every night is just not practical.
Luckily, I am 23 years old and most likely won’t have this family until at least my mid thirties. If you do the math this leaves me with about a decade to become a successful business person. Once the wife and kids come, the career must take a backseat. This is why I’m so impatient!
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Amazing to hear the dream life from a 23 year old. I share those same view on the importance of life and the priorities that must be put in place. The only problem is the reality that real life offers. Once the wife and kids come my career will take a back seat? Good plan, but who will pay for that house, the cars, the sports and the education of this wonderful family that will take priority in your life? Career backseat…how about we just let it sit in the middle of the front seat…don’t let it drive, but make sure it is part of the travel plan.
Nice analogy, John.
Sounds like you’ve reasoned things out and have a plan. I’m glad you’re thinking about including piano lessons in your future family. Good luck and stay aggressive.
80+ hours a week? Plus spending time with kids and taking them to recitals, practices, classes, games? No thanks, I think I’ll pass on the kids. I have my own hobbies and interests to pursue.