For years, I treated my business like my baby. I poured everything into it—time, energy, even emotions. Sound familiar? The problem is, businesses aren’t babies. They don’t love you back. And if you don’t set boundaries, they will consume your entire life.
The difference between a healthy business owner and a burned-out entrepreneur is simple: ownership versus obsession.
Signs Your Business is Controlling You
- You can’t take a day off without feeling guilty.
- Your identity is tied to your company’s success.
- You prioritize business needs over family time—constantly.
How to Take Back Control
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Set Business Hours (And Actually Stick to Them)
Block out family time just like you would a client meeting. If it’s on the calendar, it’s non-negotiable. -
Build Systems That Work Without You
If your business crumbles when you step away, you don’t have a business—you have a job. Fix that. -
Redefine Success
Success isn’t just growth metrics. If your kids barely see you, is your business truly a success?
I learned the hard way that treating your business like a child makes you a hostage. Build something that works for you, not the other way around.
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