Here’s the thing.
When you run your own business it seems acceptable (almost expected) that you sacrifice your relationships because growing the business is the most important thing to focus all of your time and energy into.
Let me use myself as an example.
Back in 2004 I completed the Management Buyout of the financial services company that I was working for. We paid around £1.2m for it.
Big expectations after that.
Blood, sweat and tears were expected – and boy was I willing to oblige.
How dare my wife even try and interfere with our initial 5 year plan.
Date nights – fuck that, I’ve got to work.
“can we go and see my parents?” – You go. I’ve got to work.
“can we book a nice long weekend?” – are you stupid? – I’ve got to work!
“Rick, can we see you?” – my parents would ask. – Sorry folks. I’ve got to work!
As I write this and look back, I realise that I was acting like a complete PRICK.
I didn’t HAVE to do anything.
I put myself under pressure to work 16 hours a day. …..as that is what I thought it took to be successful.
Sure enough, we grew the business to just under £2m turnover – but I’m amazed my wife stuck around during that period.
YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE – as an entrepreneur you should know that.
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
There is a way to grow your business in a way that is congruent with your most deep rooted values.
But first you have to accept current reality.
Are you working for the sake of working?
Are you working to avoid how bad things have got at home?
Are you working too much in order to avoid having to join a gym – after all your beer belly is often the first thing that grows in those early years.
Check out what mine was like – 38″ waist on a skinny guy isn’t pretty! – neither are moobs:
The only reason I ask these questions is because I could answer ‘yes’ to all of them – 3 years ago.
So what changed?
Me of course.
The things that I focused on.
The things that I channelled my energy into.
I became crystal clear on what was most important to me:
- Health
- Family
- Financial Independence
- Contribution
- Having fun
- Continual personal growth and expansion
Once I was clear on the above, I then took control of my life and got to work.
Since then the following has happened:
- Left the security of the financial services industry
- Set up a new gym which is booming
- Launched an online home workout programme for women across the world called the KB4-20
- Launched my coaching companies – currently have 65 members across the world.
- Transformed my body to being fitter than ever – body fat % below 15%
- Worked on my key relationships – rekindled the love for my wife.
- Worked on the relationship with my kids – we have the most amazing time together. They’re 9 and 6 respectively and I would not want to miss out on these key, influential, character shaping years.
- I absolutely love what I do now and I’m having a huge impact on people’s lives.
This shit doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s by design.
I now offer an exclusive 90 day transformation programme for other entrepreneurs that want to drastically make these sort of shifts.
This is what you can expect in 90 days:
- Body in great shape – leaner, fitter, waist reduction of between 3″ – 5″ and bigger chest
- Business in great shape – working less in the biz and more on the business allowing for rapid growth
- Mindset shifts – everything you do will be in alignment with your personal values (I help you to find out what these are)
- Better relationships – rekindle that spark that you had with your wife when you first started dating.
- Kids – become the Dad that will make your kids proud. The Dad that will always be there for them. The Dad that they will look back on when their older and realise how amazing you were. be the role model they need. Be present with them.
If you’re interested then just apply below..
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Ricky