You make some really good points there. Also, something I didn't really give the author credit for - is the potential that the time spent with the kids and wif

You make some really good points there. Also, something I didn't really give the author credit for - is the potential that the time spent with the kids and wife is REAL quality time. Being totally "present" with your family for 2-3 hours can be 100% more than being half-assed for 24 hours a day. (I think that's sort of what you meant when referring to your dad?)