The Build with Jeff Kallil

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The Build - Ep 22: The Struggle to Be Present (Especially as a Parent)

The Build - Ep 22: The Struggle to Be Present (Especially as a Parent)12 Feb8 min

I came home from the kitchen at 1 AM and reflected how much I missed at home. Those moments hit hard — and I don't forget them. In this episode, I talk about the quiet, ongoing struggle to be present as a parent while building something that demands your full attention. It’s not just about time. It’s about presence — and the pain of missing what matters most, even when your work has purpose. We get into: The difference between quality time and quantity timeWhat that 1 AM moment showed me abou...