My youngest son turned 3 this year - the same age as my startup, Supliful. As I watched my toddler playing on his birthday, I felt a strong sense of guilt creep up inside me. He wasn't a baby anymore, and I realized I'd missed out on him growing up. 'They grow up so fast!' is what all parents say. That day, this cliché suddenly felt terrifyingly real. I felt as if, over the past three years, I'd spent more time growing my startup than paying attention to my children's growth.
I've always wanted two things in life: a big family and my own business. Family is where I find peace and joy, and I find self-fulfillment in business. I've never been able to sit still and must be in constant motion. While I didn't expect raising three kids and building a company from scratch would be easy, I didn't worry much either... I thought I had the experience necessary to handle the new responsibilities. I was wrong.
Success came with challenges and new responsibilities. I had to quickly adapt to the fast-paced demands of running a startup while still trying to be present for my children. I now schedule family time and delegate work to manage 'dad guilt' and improve my work-life balance.
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