• Will and Matthew discuss the challenges of being addicted to work and not being able to disconnect from the business. They share their personal experiences with this.
• Will talks about how he learned this lesson the hard way when transitioning from the military to entrepreneurship. He shares how he became addicted to the dopamine rush of building his own business.
• Matthew shares how he would often get so absorbed in calls and work that he would make his family wait and miss out on quality time. • They discuss how addiction, whether to work, technology, or other things, is really a symptom of unresolved inner issues that need to be addressed.
• Will shares the story of Bruce Lee and Shaolin Master Wong as an example of how letting go of ego and limiting beliefs can unlock new levels of potential.
• They talk about the importance of integrating family and business, and using tools like the Family Integrated Business Planner to align your family and business.
• They announce a new invitation-only roundtable discussion for fathers focused on legacy and being present. The energy and feedback from the first one was very positive.
• Looking ahead, they plan to discuss the conscious and intentional use of technology, including AI, in business and family life. They may even bring on a guest with a contrasting perspective.
Resources:
Family Integrated Business Planner
Soft on the Body, Hard on the Soul- A different take on addiction
