By Dan Dinsmore, an EO Albany member and CEO of Overit Media

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a common question. You’re asked when you’re 10 years old, and sometimes when you’re 30 years old. Usually, the answers are completely different. But not always.

I’ve always wanted three things: I wanted to be a part of a successful marketing company that produced great, creative work; I wanted a music career that had me in the recording studio and on stage, sharing entertaining and engaging songs and experiences; and I wanted to be the husband and father to a happy and healthy family.

Thankfully, today I can say I’ve done all of that. And I still am doing it. I’m learning and getting better at all three every day. Here are some things I’ve figured out along the way.