tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post5305029106165600878..comments2023-08-07T11:28:05.833-04:00Comments on PLANET GRIFFIN: To Be DrivenThe Infamous RodBuddahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348169753242084297noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post-72263818285597877952009-07-01T10:36:04.021-04:002009-07-01T10:36:04.021-04:00Great feedback!
I've been kicked in the gut fo...Great feedback!<br />I've been kicked in the gut for years with this one, and in reflection, it's a painful topic, but one that cannot be avoided.<br /><br />Honesty is something you don't find in business, you've got to find it in yourself... That's what I'm addressing here.<br /><br />Thank you all so much!Rodbuddahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post-25154321395941209072009-07-01T09:34:03.460-04:002009-07-01T09:34:03.460-04:00This is definitely something I think about often. ...This is definitely something I think about often. I think the angle that's helped me most is to think "would I be willing to give this up for my family if I had to?"<br /><br />Its a tough thing to answer, 'yes' to, but its vital that I do. Its really what helps me to keep it from becoming a monstrous idol that seeks destruction of all I value. I think my wife sees those boundaries in place and that's what helps her to know she can trust me with this crazy endeavor.<br /><br />That doesn't mean I care less about it, it just puts control where it needs to be and makes me really focused for the time I allow myself to work on it.<br /><br />Its definitely difficult toeing that line though, and I'm really interested to see what happens when we add a kid to our family picture...<br /><br />Great insights though Rodney, and another stellar post.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074920159586268838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post-25679784173755354872009-07-01T08:10:32.983-04:002009-07-01T08:10:32.983-04:00WOW, you hit the nail on the head. It's nice t...WOW, you hit the nail on the head. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that feels this way. The pressure of being a man, of being the one who brings home the "bacon". The one who has a giant influence on young innocent lives. The "head of the household". To be able to balance all of that and relentlessly pursue your dreams, is HARD at times. <br /><br />I often sacrifice sleep in order to complete task. But, sometimes I can't avoid sacrificing time with my family. I've been married for 12 years and what I have learned is, although she is your "best friend". Be careful on letting anyone know every step you take to get to your goal. <br /><br />Meaning, sometimes things don't work out. When you have them hyped up and then things fall flat. They are disappointed as well but they don't have the drive and passion you have. They may not understand why you are climbing back on that horse, that just kicked the F*@) out of you. After a while, they begin to loose interest and a wedge begins to grow. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the therapy and remember to chase you passion, not your pension.DME_VERSION1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post-20040925863340718712009-07-01T05:45:49.370-04:002009-07-01T05:45:49.370-04:00This post is a moment of honesty that you wouldn&#...This post is a moment of honesty that you wouldn't see ordinarily... (Ego's and bragging rights y'know how they do)<br />Folks need to realize what we really feel and go through when we try to not just create, but create something our loved ones can BENEFIT from--- more importantly, they should be FACTOR as part of what drives us to be successful, not as a selfish pursuit.RodBuddahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186250176674135232.post-44538653146948797572009-07-01T01:36:16.477-04:002009-07-01T01:36:16.477-04:00i'm still getting used to being a husband and ...i'm still getting used to being a husband and father. sometimes, i can tell that my wife has never seen someone who REALLY loves what they do.<br /><br />the good news is since i'm making money freelancing, and she saw how unhappy i was working at my previous jobs, she is very supportive. i'm very thankful for that.<br /><br />still, my knobs are all set to "proceed with caution"... i want to do it for them as much as for myself. i want my daughter to grow up believing you can do what you want with your life... that's what my mom told me. and even after all i've been through, i still believe it!<br /><br />anyways, thanks for this one. it's easy to forget to unplug. you KNOW you love them... but it's good to make sure THEY know it, too.Samaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.com