At its peak The Learning Company was selling educational software in over 40 countries and we were still growing. I was always on the road. It was a difficult time for my family as I missed many unique moments in my kids childhood. Being an entrepreneur requires sacrifice and you have remember why you are doing it when you are sitting in a hotel room thousands of miles away from home. Also, if you are going to live an unbalanced life and want a family you better marry someone that can run the family in your absence.