Bit Quote by Jim McKelvey
“When my son was born, I decided I wasn't really into working 12 hours a day. That slowed me down a little bit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview with Jim McKelvey, co‑founder of Square
He realized parenthood forced him to re‑evaluate his work‑life balance, reducing excessive hours.
In simple terms: Parenthood made him cut back long work days.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize life over endless work.
Themes
work‑life balance
parenthood
priorities
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal.
When to use this quote
- career planning
- family time
- health
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
time management
value alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set boundaries without harming career?
- What values guide your time choices?
A Different Perspective
Long hours may still be culturally expected, making change hard.
