An aim of this blog is to share some of the lessons learned from founding a start up as a female and new mum (my newest baby is 5 months old). One of the things I have recently used more of is podcasts – they are so practical as you can listen to them whilst making or feeding puree to your child. As I am smiling and interacting with my baby whilst listening I can’t help but feel supremely efficient! I love that feeling.
I recently listened to a podcast by Ben Cooley with the inspirational William Adoasi from Vitae London
William has a blog about his life and he has also recently had a baby. He blogs about being a start up founder and a new dad. Honestly I was a little skeptical as after all I don’t think he is getting up 2-5 times a night to feed his baby as I am (but hey he might be! and it is not a competition for who has it the hardest).
When reading William’s blog I found a bit of advice that was extremely useful… Be present. I get very little time with my husband and although I get much more time with my babies I am often completely distracted. William blogs about how he has an agreement with his wife that when they are together (they also get very little time due to the long hours he is also pulling) he needs to be 100% present. That is such brilliant advice. It means the time you do have is quality time. I am aware that I spend so much time faking listening because my brain is churning over thoughts regarding the start up. This is a tip that (if I can stick to it) will make a big difference in my personal life.
Thanks William Adoasi!
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