Watching my Son shake as the nurses placed another IV and struggled to keep his temperature down was agonizing. I never thought I would be in that scenario as a parent. I am a Surgeon, and as a parent, that moment caused me to feel helpless. While in that emergency room, I realized it brought back a familiar feeling from childhood. A hot summer day where I, watched and cried as my Mother had a seizure in the middle of the street.
Doc: I quit Accenture right when I was getting ready to make partner. Why? I had never seen my son on a Tuesday - I was away from home, working, 5 days a week. I was making stupid money - $220,000 a year in the late 90's, plus bonus, headed towards seven figure comp. Complete financial security. And I had no control of my life. My son was experiencing mental health issues. I was the guy who could buy anything and at the same time provided nothing that matters. It took a long time, 15 years, to get back to making the same money. And I had a life, my son is healthy, my marriage is healthy. I have the things that matter. And now, I have the money, too. Done my own way, on my value system. Risk? Sure. Did I expend much of my own savings getting this done? Yup. Would it have been worth it even if I didn't "make it"? Hell yes. There is no price you can place on having a rich life and doing the right thing every day.
Amazing concept and term “asymmetrical opportunity.” Keep up the great work, and an early Happy Fathers Day to you!
asymmetrical opportunities are a cool endeavour ... :) ... have a great Sunday!
Doc: I quit Accenture right when I was getting ready to make partner. Why? I had never seen my son on a Tuesday - I was away from home, working, 5 days a week. I was making stupid money - $220,000 a year in the late 90's, plus bonus, headed towards seven figure comp. Complete financial security. And I had no control of my life. My son was experiencing mental health issues. I was the guy who could buy anything and at the same time provided nothing that matters. It took a long time, 15 years, to get back to making the same money. And I had a life, my son is healthy, my marriage is healthy. I have the things that matter. And now, I have the money, too. Done my own way, on my value system. Risk? Sure. Did I expend much of my own savings getting this done? Yup. Would it have been worth it even if I didn't "make it"? Hell yes. There is no price you can place on having a rich life and doing the right thing every day.
YES! Look forward to what's next with you! Best of luck my friend!