tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post7946293524258559395..comments2023-11-05T04:28:29.961-08:00Comments on Adventures in Capitalism: Workaholism Is A Choice (Usually The Wrong One)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00927628412285314176noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-5156786172125223852009-07-30T06:31:58.646-07:002009-07-30T06:31:58.646-07:00I'm trying to work through this, as the husban...I'm trying to work through this, as the husband of a got-to-work-or-I'll-get fired wife. We've been married 25 years...have GREAT kids, but our relationship has suffered, and so has her health. We've talked, argued, discussed, etc. Temporary improvements have occurred, but a lot of back-sliding. I'm getting to the point of just accepting it, but there's no joy in that realization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-27818281330134530752009-07-06T00:50:18.398-07:002009-07-06T00:50:18.398-07:00@Chris -
Good post. However, you missed one of th...@Chris -<br /><br />Good post. However, you missed one of the most important points. If your team is working this hard, there is no capacity for the sprint to the finish line. After sprinting for 24 miles of the marathon, the company is going to fade to the back of the pack as the rest of the contenders pass you by. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.sworddance.com/blog/2009/07/05/the-100-hour-work-week-myth/" rel="nofollow">Some more comments about the 100-hour work week myth</a>Pathttp://www.sworddance.com/blog/2009/07/05/the-100-hour-work-week-myth/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-41025115358612811012009-06-18T11:23:12.129-07:002009-06-18T11:23:12.129-07:00I'm with you. Balance is important - that is w...I'm with you. Balance is important - that is why I built into the work ethos here that "work stays at work and weekends are for family and friends".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656718647989254123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-85353065685744146202009-06-18T10:18:16.560-07:002009-06-18T10:18:16.560-07:00Anamika:
It's tough to be the spouse of an en...Anamika:<br /><br />It's tough to be the spouse of an entrepreneur. Inc had a great piece by the wife of the founder of Stonyfield Farms. At one point, she used her inheritance, the one thing she swore to her late father that she'd never touch, to help him make payroll:<br /><br />http://www.inc.com/magazine/20080901/hitched-to-someone-elses-dream.html<br /><br />Foobarista:<br /><br />I totally agree that you can accomplish a lot when you're efficient. When I was actually caring for my infant son and daughter at the office, I got to be very efficient during their naptimes.<br /><br />Too many people substitute facetime for effort.<br /><br />Dan:<br /><br />Sounds like fatherhood was good for you. How are you enjoying grandfatherhood?<br /><br />Cynthia,<br /><br />Glad that this post offered some inspiration. I'm heading over to read your post now!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927628412285314176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-91411362603751038332009-06-17T12:25:46.615-07:002009-06-17T12:25:46.615-07:00Chris, you and Steve inspired me to write on this ...Chris, you and Steve inspired me to write on this topic too. Your movie example is spot on. I remember watching the movie and totally relating to Michael Keaton's character at the time. <br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">The Myth of the Work-Life Balance</a>Cynthia Holladayhttp://www.uprightmarketing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-26751052287031818322009-06-17T03:27:42.936-07:002009-06-17T03:27:42.936-07:00Important post. In my early professional years, I...Important post. In my early professional years, I worked insane hours--the need to achieve was overpowering. Once we had a child, in her delightful tough love fashion, she put an end to that. I'm always grateful for the sanity she brought.Dan Erwinhttp://www.danerwin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-30013719496998223622009-06-16T19:17:32.306-07:002009-06-16T19:17:32.306-07:00I've been a startup guy all my career, but hav...I've been a startup guy all my career, but have made a firm choice to do the "work 50" and be smart about it. The rest of the time belongs to my wife and family.<br /><br />If you have a fixed amount of time to work, it's amazing how much junk you don't waste time on.Foobaristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695839524769425977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-50627557466172511742009-06-15T14:50:42.647-07:002009-06-15T14:50:42.647-07:00Interesting post! Especially since I am dealing w...Interesting post! Especially since I am dealing with the other side of it right now. My husband (the workaholic) doesn't quite get why I keep insisting on more time together...hahaha same old story I guess. But a painful one to live through for us. I am not sure how he will learn to find some balance, but I sure hope he learns soon.Riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049252702914488290noreply@blogger.com