Agree. And this probably works if you want to be a programmer ie something quite independent and you don't 'run' things. I used to be a lot more entrepreneuria

Agree. And this probably works if you want to be a programmer ie something quite independent and you don't 'run' things. I used to be a lot more entrepreneurial before my son. Having a child changes things, a lot more than marriage. There was a constant feeling of guilt of working on something when he was there to play with. I always felt I would miss out on something if I was working. Ultimately, entrepreneurial pursuits weren't as much fun as they used to. At some point (subconsciously), I decided my time with the kid was time I would never get again and gave up on my side projects. Only time will tell if my decision is what makes me have no regrets :) That said, I certainly believe that having no family commitments make you do 'big' things. If you see history, most 'great' people achieved things at the cost of family - Gandhi, Einstein, etc. There is simply no time to do 'great' things and be with your wife/children.