One of my favorite books is Running to the Mountain by John Katz.

It chronicles the former ABC News producer and freelance writer's own personal mid-life journey to find himself within the confines of this own life parameters.

I particularly like one part where he realizes that as much as he likes change and uncertainty--in fact thrives on it--his family does not. He finds a way to create his own life change without it adversely affecting or uprooting his family.

I think many men can identify with that. I, for one, thrive on change and ambiguity. My family does not. I'm fortunate that my current day-job as an "internal entrepreneur" for a large organization generally provides me with that stimulation. For now.

I'm a builder, so I find myself searching for new things to build outside of work, like this blog, as a way to create a different kind of work/life balance.

Stupid? I wonder.