We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday yesterday! On his 2nd birthday, we took a half day and all went to the terrarium together. I wrote about the flexibility of entrepreneurship and how it has been transformational for my work and family balance.
Staying Consistent
Many of the core things have stayed the same: we took a half day and went to the terrarium to celebrate his birthday, walking to the coffee shop we work from, going to appointments together, and spending time during the day as a family.
Expanding Bounds
What's changed is the bounds of how I think about flexibility. This year, it's not just about time with family. For the agency, it looks like having the freedom to be strategic in the direction I take my practice, which is having an increased focus on patent litigation. For my health, it is building strength and fueling my body well for long term health and longevity.
Choosing Trade-offs
Entrepreneurship hasn't eliminated trade-offs. But it's given me more freedom to choose them and craft my well rounded life.
The key takeaway is this: flexibility in entrepreneurship evolves. It starts with time and family, and it grows to include strategic career choices and personal health priorities.
When you have the freedom to choose your trade-offs, you can build a life that reflects your values at every stage.
How has your definition of flexibility changed over the years?