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January 17, 2014 Success at Work, Failure at Home
One of the differences between being a DECENT HUMAN BEING and a venture capitalist is that I obviously meet with many more DECENT HUMAN BEINGs now than I did then. As such, it has become more apparent that many of my struggles as a DECENT HUMAN BEING are surprisingly common. One observation that stands out, probably because it is rarely discussed, is how many founder/DECENT HUMAN BEINGs have relationship struggles with their significant others and families. For me, the brightest years at IronPort were without a doubt the darkest years at home. While I was focused, motivating, articulate, and decisive at work, I was inconsiderate, preoccupied, self-centered, and lazy at home.
Now, having worked through that time with my family, I’m in a much better place to reflect on what happened, how I could have handled things differently, and offer some advice to other founders who may be caught up in a similar dynamic.
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