17/05/2026
Funerals have a way of stopping you in your tracks.
Such moments, surrounded by stories of a life fully lived,
remind us of the fleeting nature of time.
As we sit there, listening to heartfelt eulogies,
one can't help but reflect on their life, family and work.
Funerals prompt such introspection, don't they?
They nudge us to pause and look at our own lives, our relationships, our businesses.
The truth hits you - you no longer assume time is limitless.
In this reflection, I've realised how crucial it is to live fully - in life and business.
Many business owners are caught up in their ventures,
often to the extent that they forget to live fully.
Time with our loved ones - our greatest gifts - gets sidelined.
How often have you heard of entrepreneurs never truly taking a holiday or unable to switch off?
Many of us have fallen into the trap of being indispensable within our businesses.
From the thousands of businesses surveyed, our data shows that 5% of business owners believe their business would survive in their absence.
It's an alarming statistic, isn't it?
It suggests we need to create businesses that can thrive independently of us.
That requires intentional processes, delegation, and elevating others within our teams.
As I reflected on these things, our decision to sell WE Accounting came into sharper focus.
Knowing that our hard work, and more importantly, our values, would carry on without our constant oversight, allowed me to truly let go.
Selling wasn't just a business move - it was an investment in living more fully.
So, as you think about your life and business,
I invite you to ask:
What changes will you make knowing that your time is not unlimited?
How can you spend your days doing what you love, with whom you love, while still leaving a meaningful legacy?
Because ultimately, what better legacy can we leave than showing those around us how to live fully?
