> You could take several courses on Economies
> of Scale. But what about TIME?

We're all given the same amount of time, it's
what we do with it and how constructively we
allocate it that matters most.

> ONE danger about success is that it can eat
> up large chunks of your time, that you could
> be spending with your children. Nothing is
> sadder than to wake up one day and see how
> your children have grown and you weren’t
> much a part of their life because you were
> so busy bringing home the bacon.

Oh man, Gordon, you are realling hitting home
with this one. I have 2 small kids, and this
is definitely a subject my wife and I have
concentrated on (and are doing it successfully)
so that this doesn't happen. It's not easy,
and I especially feel for those single
parents out there. That's doubly tough.

> Some people with children, make the
> children’s LIVES the lifestyle they choose,
> like Rick Smith, the Net Guerrilla who gets
> up at 5 am to get his son to a class at
> church.

Kudos to Rick for having his priorities in
order.

> It is easier for people without children to
> pick up and move or to start and stop a
> business. So, having children does make it
> more difficult, which is all the more reason
> to admire those people of success.

It IS harder, but like most desired outcomes,
it CAN be accomplished. There's always a way.
The kids have to come first though no matter what.

> When you read about what Linda Caroll did at
> that time of her life and how she has chosen
> the path of success it makes it all the more
> remarkable.

Absolutely! What a *great* story she has.
Inspiring!

> Economies of TIME should be on your study
> list, especially if you have children,
> working for a day when you will be able to
> spend “quality” time with your children is a
> shame, because one day you wake up and your
> children may have children.

> Define your lifestyle. Name it. Then Claim
> it.

OUTSTANDING post, Gordon.

I am going to print out and save your post for
constant review. I recommend others do the same.

God bless and thanks for your thoughts,

Mike