Finding Space for Self Reflection
Just last month I had the amazing privilege of taking a month-long sabbatical from work. As it would be for many people (but especially entrepreneurs), the prospect of taking a “month off” is both exhilarating and anxiety-inducing.
For the better part of twelve years my daily life, occasional weekends, and even vacations have been consumed with email and the persistent questions of whether everything was going alright with my work. Did my team have everything they needed? Have I got a response from that one potential partner? Are the plants being watered at the office?
With the upcoming arrival of a second baby boy, and the changing landscape of our business needs I decided it would be a good time for me to step out and gain some much needed perspective. So, that’s exactly what I did.