In this powerful discussion, Salman Agah shares his perspective on prioritizing family over business ventures. He reflects on the societal shift towards institutional upbringing and the impact it has had on children and society. He emphasizes the importance of being a present parent, reimagining modern influences like media, education, and diet, and focusing on what truly matters.
Key Topics:
- The trade-off between business success and family time
- The impact of institutional upbringing on children and society
- Why parents need to be more conscientious about media, school, and diet
- The need to rethink modern influences on children's development
- Finding opportunities in reshaping these societal norms
Quotes:
- "I don’t think it’s worth the trade-off to not be with my kids at this time in their life."
- "We’ve already been through the idea that institutions will raise our kids—and they’re not fine."
- "The cell phone, the television, media, public school, diet—none of it is fine. It all needs to be reimagined."