“The happiest c…

“The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.”
Samuel Johnson

It has been said that most fathers don’t even spend 15 minutes in conversation with their kids each day. I can see how this is sadly true. My oldest is now 5 and has become more involved with activities, I can only imagine how it will be when she is 15.  Knowing this stat I do my best to make time and speak with each of my kids throughout the day. The 2 year old makes it easy because she likes to converse while on the potty. This is tough for me because I really dislike toilets and being next to them is especially a daunting task for me. The worst punishment  in the world for me is to scrub a toilet. I do enjoy a little potty humor every now and then and of course it’s on this modern throne that a man can find solitude, so my appreciation for indoor plumbing is coming along. I believe smart phones were designed by a man on the potty (toilet for those of that are adults). I digress.

After thinking about this for a bit it hit me that the stat may hold true for husband and wives. Think about your day for a second. If you remove conversations about kids, kid activities,(insert grand kids as needed), and the typical work day convo, how much conversation do you have with your spouse. I believe it takes 15 to 30 minutes of the daily grind speak to breakthrough to actual conversation about life, dreams, and why the heck “V” was cancelled by ABC. I know its going on two years. I’m learning to let go. It was my post “Lost” rebound show. Thankfully we have “Psych” for another season.

Have a real conversation with your spouse even if it’s for a moment. It’s that ability to connect for a few moments a day and longer on date nights that is crucial to being a good parentpreneur. When you have good flow in the marriage it will translate to good flow in business and with the kids. Now quit reading and go talk to your spouse.

Til next time,

JC