The demands of launching a company are so consuming that the problems of handing over responsibility to others and making time for family can seem insurmountable. Both are perennial issues faced by entrepreneurs the world over.

Many entrepreneurs do not have the option of running a company from home or taking their family on long business trips.

But finding a solution that works for your situation is crucial to maintaining sound judgment and a long-term perspective. In my case, my off time enjoying my life and family has helped me to build Virgin.

In a recent article for the New York Times Syndicate blog I explain why sometimes you have to take time off to succeed.

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