Distance From Success

So this is a song about being away from the one or ones you love.

Working a rotating schedule has its benefits, like I don't have to call out sick to go to daytime baseball, but at the same time, it has its troubles too.  For instance, you work weekends and holidays so this weekend I am missing Easter with my little ones.  It means I miss baseball games where my girls are less interested in whether their brother is pitching a no hitter than can they make one another laugh with silly faces.

In any case, this week's Friday Night Music is courtesy of Brantley Gilbert and "More Than Miles."  Decent song about knowing what you want and going for it, but does it really make sense to you after all is said and done?

There is zero question in my mind at this point in my career that without someone next to you who shares the passion and gets what you are about there is about zero likelihood of success.  There are just too many factors affecting the person for success "to occur" without the support network around you.

When I teach in high schools I always start the conversation about succeeding in difficult circumstances with a discussion of family.  For me it is so foundational that I am not sure where else you would go.

Here is hoping that as you chase success, your life on the road there has time for those that matter most.  Balance is so key in this world and I hope you find it.