Urban Meyer's decision to take a leave of absence from the University of Florida came as a surprise to Gators football fans, but it is not uncommon to hear of a coach stepping down to spend more time at home with his family.
Not all of us are in a position to choose outright between work and family, but must somehow reconcile these often-opposing forces. You want to do your best at home and at work. Providing for your family is a significant part of being a good father, and you can't deny that much of your identity and sense of accomplishment come from your career. Surely you've faced the questions: Do I put in more time at work to pursue career advancement? Do I drop what I'm doing and head home to be with the family?
Ken Canfield wrote a great article about the ongoing tug-of-war between work and family.
Picture a tent, which is held up by guy wires. One rope pulls one way to a stake in the ground, while another pulls the other way. Without just the right amount of tension, the roof of the tent can't do its job. Similarly, the tension that fathers feel between work and home can be productive. If struggles cause a critical review of priorities, that's a healthy exercise for fathers. Often, it is simply a question of priorities.
Whether Meyer stepped down due to health issues or to spend more time with his family, it appears that he has taken a hard look at his priorities to get his body, mind and family in order. I wish him the best of luck during his leave of absence, and hope to see him back on the sidelines in the future, both healthy and happy.
Ken Canfield wrote a great article about the ongoing tug-of-war between work and family.
Picture a tent, which is held up by guy wires. One rope pulls one way to a stake in the ground, while another pulls the other way. Without just the right amount of tension, the roof of the tent can't do its job. Similarly, the tension that fathers feel between work and home can be productive. If struggles cause a critical review of priorities, that's a healthy exercise for fathers. Often, it is simply a question of priorities.
Whether Meyer stepped down due to health issues or to spend more time with his family, it appears that he has taken a hard look at his priorities to get his body, mind and family in order. I wish him the best of luck during his leave of absence, and hope to see him back on the sidelines in the future, both healthy and happy.
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