Balance your work/home life

If this is truly an issue, you have probably already heard some complaints from your family about the hours you work. Ask yourself honestly: do you really want to trade off the time with your kids for one more business trip? If the answer is "no" have a conversation with the family about the consequences of making decisions differently regarding work. It may be an easier sell than you think--at least talk it over with your minister or counselor to see how to craft the discussion. Life is not a dress rehearsal and your kids will truly be grown before you know it. In MIB sessions, many men bemoan the fact that their dad was missing (physically or emotionally) during their growing up years. Wouldn't you like to stop the cycle?