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How to have a successful business and family...is that possible?

Written by: Dr. John Oda

Article Overview: I have had the honor and privilege of working in the mental health field for 23 years and being a business coach for more than a decade. Is it possible to have a successful business and family?

How to have a successful business and family...is that possible?

I have had the honor and privilege of working in the mental health field for 23 years and being a business coach for more than a decade. Is it possible to have a successful business and family?

Sometimes that could be a difficult task because it appears that a lot of business people put a lot of time in their business, and very little time at home. That is the challenge I see a lot working with business owners who have families.

1. They spend too much time at work, and very little time at home.
2. They put their business first and family second.
3. They make excuses of why they cannot attend their children activities.
4. They run their family like a business, creating conflict at home
5. They try to be a friend to their child not their parent.
6. They lack dept in their relationship with their children.
7. They forget to ask for conversation with their child to learn about what is taking place in their child lives.
8. They don’t follow through their on promises they change their mind too much


Take a look at your family life; if you have more than two on this list, we have a solution for you. About two years ago. I created a book called Connecting with Your Teen. This book gives you the tools to create a successful family and business. To have a successful family it takes hard work, just like having a successful business. How much time do you spend in your business? How much time do you spend on your family? These are some of the questions you must ask yourself, and then when you find the solution take action now. If you are motivated to learn how to connect with your family and build a last relationship, then take action today!

Check out "Connecting With Your Teen: Seven Principles to Resolve Teenage Behavioral Challenges" by John P. Oda Ph.D.


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