CHAPTER 60

Putting on the Brakes

I had a good 15 years of working 70+ hour work weeks, and often covering 24/7 emergency calls. I felt that if I pushed to expand any further, I would lose any personal life altogether. I had built the business while working through the loss of my grandmother, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and then my parents. I had gained weight, was not eating well, sleeping well, or taking care of myself physically, and the thought of growing the business any further was overwhelming.

Like many business owners, I was not a good delegator. I am a bit of a perfectionist and letting go of control is still something I struggle with daily. I had a huge life change around that 15-year mark. I left central New York, putting Syracuse ...

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