# Inner Mentor (14) When You've Built a Business And Missed Your life #205

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Podcast: [The Inner Entrepreneur](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inner-entrepreneur-6700943)
Published: 2026-05-09T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theinnerentrepreneur.podbean.com/e/inner-mentor-15-when-youve-built-a-business-and-missed-your-life-205/
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Duration seconds: 567

## Resource

In this deeply personal Inner Mentor episode, Paul reflects on a moment that stopped him in his tracks — finding an old poster during home renovations, signed by his young sons over 25 years ago. The message on the front was simple but confronting: 100 years from now, it won’t matter what you owned… only the impact you had on a child’s life. That moment sparks an honest look back. Not a perfect story — but a real one. The tension between building a business and being present as a father. The missed moments. The lessons learned. And the decision that followed — to make sure his calendar reflected what truly mattered. Paul explores the idea of true wealth — not just prosperity, but prosperity with purpose, and the freedom to live life on your own terms. He shares how so many entrepreneurs achieve financial success, yet quietly sacrifice the very things they started for — family, health, relationships, and time. At its core, this episode asks a simple but uncomfortable question:Do your priorities match how you actually live your life? Because in the end, you don’t get to go back. This is a powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and make sure the life you’re building is one you’ll be proud to look back on. About the Host: Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, helping high performers create true wealth—purpose, prosperity, and freedom—through mentorship and meaningful conversations. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/ Work With PaulYou can book a discovery call with Paul here:https://www.pauljryan.net/

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