Are you a Busypreneur?

You know the type (or maybe you are the type). Always grinding. Always moving. Always pushing toward the next milestone.

And listen, I get it. I love the work. I love the momentum. I love seeing the impact of what we build. But here’s the sneaky part about being a Busypreneur…

👉 You can work so hard building your dream life that you forget to live it.

What’s the Point if You’re Too Busy to Enjoy It?

I’ve seen it over and over again—leaders who hit their revenue goals, expand their teams, and finally “arrive” at the success they dreamed of… only to realize they never actually stop to enjoy it.

They wake up one day and wonder:
📍 When was the last time I had an unhurried dinner with my family?
📍 When was the last time I took a real vacation without checking email?
📍 When was the last time I felt done for the day instead of just… exhausted?

If any of that sounds familiar, it’s time to step back and ask: Am I just staying busy, or am I building something that actually makes my life and/or the lives of others better?

Maybe, like most, you need to refocus. But how?

A few ideas…

1️⃣ Audit your calendar. Are you filling your time with actual high-value work, or just saying yes to everything?
2️⃣ Delegate what drains you. If you’re still in the weeds of admin work, it’s time to bring in an EA who can keep things moving without you or empower your existing EA for more.
3️⃣ Schedule joy on purpose. Put your priorities—faith, family, health, personal passions—on your calendar first. Then fit work around it, not the other way around.

⚠️ Your business should be an asset to your life, not a prison. 

Don’t get so caught up in the hustle that you forget why you started in the first place.


Micah Foster headshot, Co-Owner of Dream Support for executive assistants

Micah Foster, Co-Owner

Micah Foster is a partner at Dream Support LLC who has been providing remote executive assistants to busy leaders who need administrative and organizational help for over five years.

He has a passion for creating and maintaining positive and productive work environments and empowering people to reach their full potential.