How to Win At Home... Without Destroying Your Business

Discover the Transformative Power of Virtues and Values in Parenting with Tonja Howard.

In a world where the balance between career and family life seems like a distant dream, the promise of a harmonious family life, filled with connection, love, and mutual respect, is more crucial than ever.?

This article outlines the secrets to achieving this balance. You can create deep relationships with your children, and cultivate an environment of gratitude and virtue within your family.?

The benefit is greater success and focus in your professional life.?

In just a minute, I’ll tell you some secrets I learned by interviewing parenting and business expert, Tonja Howard. But first, let me tell you about a very interesting experience I had…?

A number of years ago, I received a very interesting article…?

“Joshua, can you tell me about your daily routine? How many hours each day do you spend in the office? How many hours with your family?”?

The email was from an acquaintance of mine (who would later become a dear friend and mentor).?

He went on to explain that he was working on a keynote speech and wanted to highlight the value of putting in your 10,000 hours to reach mastery.?

Over the previous 5 years, I had come from zero to providing marketing consulting and writing services for companies such as Google, Verizon, St. Judes, Sony, and many others. He wanted to know my path to success.?

I hit reply…?

“I don’t think you’ll like my answer very much, but here it is…?

I get up at around 5am. Work until 8am and have breakfast and scripture study with my family. Then I hit business again until around 1 or 2 pm and then spend the rest of the day with my family.?

The fact is, time invested in my family life returns huge dividends of happiness, peace, and productivity for me. I simply function way better and get things done much faster.”?

As predicted, he didn’t really like the answer - since the thrust of his message was the need to sacrifice everything and pay the price for success.?

He’s probably right, but maybe we simply had a different definition of success.?

Years later he told me that, while he was worth hundreds of millions, he would gladly give much of it up for better family relationships.?

Success is not always about money… but the truth is, there’s no need to give up one for the other.?

My interview with Tonja Howard proves this…?

Tonja Howard is a successful entrepreneur, award-winning author, a renowned parenting expert, wife and mother. She is celebrated for her transformative guidance and wisdom in the realms of parenting and family life.?

Her approach, rooted in love, respect, and understanding, has been a game-changer for countless families seeking harmony and connection. Her recent book, "Grumpy or Grateful," is a testament to her commitment to instilling virtues and values in children.?

Tonja outlined how the nucleus of a harmonious family life revolves around the cultivation of virtues and values.?

It’s not just about managing time between career and family… it’s about making conscious choices that reflect our values and virtues.?

You can do this using these three steps:?

1. Prioritize Connection: Create Sacred Family Time: Dedicate specific times for family activities and interactions, ensuring that every member feels included and valued.Foster Open Communication: Encourage open dialogue within the family, allowing every member to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns freely.

1. Cultivate Virtues and Values: Live by Example: Demonstrate virtues such as gratitude, respect, and love in your daily actions, setting a positive example for your children.Encourage Reflection: Prompt your children to reflect on their actions and decisions, fostering a deeper understanding of virtues and values.

1. Balance Career and Family Life: Set Clear Boundaries: Establish clear distinctions between work time and family time, ensuring that your family receives your undivided attention when you are with them.Make Conscious Choices: Evaluate your priorities and make choices that align with your values, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling life.

During our interview, Tonja went deep into each of these concepts.?

If you are looking for tactical, simple ways to have greater success at home and in your business, I invite you to watch the full interview on our blog.?

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