I really like this question, but it's not necessarily an easy one to answer. I guess I've given up lots of time, that's for sure. I've sacrificed numerous relationships for business.
Kids have been out of the question and will continue to be for a long time. That doesn't mean it isn't all worth it though.
I have sacrificed time, energy, seeing the kids grow up somewhat and in some ways my health. But as far as business goes I did what I wanted to in my life and most important to me I am leaving my kids in good shape with something to fall back on and into. I have left enough to put my grandkids through College and if the kids listen they will be able to continue to pass it on down.
I guess this is really what it's all about as noone really wants to work that much.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.