[mej10]

Is there a way to have a culture that supports both? I currently enjoy the "youth culture" but am increasingly getting tired of certain aspects of it. I really do enjoy having fun with coworkers, but I am increasingly aware of the marginal benefits from doing this too much.

This is something I am increasingly concerned about, as I will probably have children in a couple of years.

The thing is, the entrepreneurs with children that I know are vastly more effective than (most of) those without. The additional focus required to successfully do both has made them much more discerning when it comes to how they use their time. But there is definitely a belief among my younger friends that people with children just aren't capable of the kinds of work that lead to awesomeness.