Shhh… Money being made!

What's the funniest thing your kids have ever done while you were trying to work?

Back in 2016, I had a home office, and my kids were 17, 15, and 13. It was summertime, which meant the house was full of activity: friends stopping by, snacks disappearing, swimming, running in and out, and plenty of noise. If you've raised teenagers, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Trying to get work done from home wasn't always easy.

One day, after one too many interruptions, I opened my office door, looked at the kids, and said, "Shhh... Dad's trying to make money."

Later that day, I walked out of my office and found this written on the whiteboard outside my door.

"Shhh... Money being made!!"

I couldn't help but laugh. They were giving me a hard time, but they also understood what I was trying to accomplish. It's one of those little moments I've never forgotten.

Working from home has many advantages, but it also comes with plenty of distractions, especially during the summer when the kids are home.

If you're in that season of life, here's my advice: get up a little earlier, knock out your most important work before everyone else is awake, and then make time to be present with your family.

The work will always be there. Childhood won't.

To all of my fellow entrepreneurs and work-from-home professionals, I hope you're finding the right balance this summer. Enjoy the distractions every once in a while, they grow up faster than you think.

Have a great rest of your summer!

– Keith