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An entrepreneur friend of mine struggled to balance business and family. Business usually won, since professional demands often feel more urgent. Miss a school event because of a shipping problem? You feel bad about it, but you promise yourself you’ll make the next one. Miss dinner with your family because you had to deal with a problem employee? You’re disappointed, but you tell yourself tomorrow is another day. Sound familiar? Hold that thought. Generally speaking, research shows t...