When there is no job related stress, you are more aware of your mate and children, if you are a parent.
I've always taught that a poor economy is the best opportunity for salespeople because the naysayers and grumblers have already given up, leaving more territory, more opportunities to be successful than in a good economy when virtually all salespeople are out there, giving it their best.
Motivation is like bathing. You've got to do it every single day.
You don't build a business --you build people-- and then people build the business.
Many times our weaknesses are extensions of our strengths.
You have to 'be'' before you can 'do', and do before you can 'have'.