I’m not a parent. But I can definitely see where he’s coming from. You yourself said your kid is your highest priority. And that’s what should be the case for any parent. But that does make your work the second priority right?
Although a good health scare can make work a second priority too. It’s not so much about kids but about a cushion and about risk taking ability and willingness. If you’re already well off I think it’s not going to dampen ambition. Conversely wanting to give your kid a better life could even raise ambition.
The way I see it: Second priority in terms of values doesn't have to mean less time or energy on it. If we can delegate, outsource, reduce or automate well, we can achieve alot too, not any less in practical sense to top priority. That's the thing about work - you don't have to be physically there to get stuff done. As parent you have to be present.
And yes, in fact, since having a kid, it made me more ambitious.
I’m not a parent. But I can definitely see where he’s coming from. You yourself said your kid is your highest priority. And that’s what should be the case for any parent. But that does make your work the second priority right?
Although a good health scare can make work a second priority too. It’s not so much about kids but about a cushion and about risk taking ability and willingness. If you’re already well off I think it’s not going to dampen ambition. Conversely wanting to give your kid a better life could even raise ambition.
The way I see it: Second priority in terms of values doesn't have to mean less time or energy on it. If we can delegate, outsource, reduce or automate well, we can achieve alot too, not any less in practical sense to top priority. That's the thing about work - you don't have to be physically there to get stuff done. As parent you have to be present.
And yes, in fact, since having a kid, it made me more ambitious.