Oh, to be single and have no responsibilities or time barriers. Just think about how much work we could get done without the nagging of family commitments. Sound familiar? Well, let me share with you a secret. If you are single and have not yet started a family, you yearn for the day, and those, like myself, with a house full of noise yearn for the old days. Not always but there are times that a quiet home with no noise or agenda sounds appealing.

But as a business owner with a family you need to wear this hat with pride and take on the responsibility that it comes with. We need to be aware to watch the clock and be home on time to spend quality time with loved ones. I am often the envy of wives at school functions when I am the only Dad on the outing to the forest, beach or museum. My son loves having a present parent at functions. I do see more and more parents in casual clothes at pick up time, not sure if this more unemployment or well organised business owners, but he children love to see Dads and Moms at school. And do not forget the extended family. My mother loves to hear about my business as does my Sister who vows one day to out earn me on a month to month basis. To share with people what you are going through both good and bad without the threat of ‘being fixed’ or taken advantage of is a rare and precious thing. Wear the Family hat with pride and walk tall in the community but never forget to also find the time to get the work done. Next week we will look more closely at the role of the Spouse Hat.