Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa
Brandon, I like your enthusiasm, so clearly in your posts, but this is the wrong reason to start a business. You start a business because you have a passion for the product or service, not because working for The Man sucks.
Taking a year and learning the ropes is super smart. I hope in that time you can fall in love with the business you will be starting because it will make all the difference in your success.
|
yep. anyone I know who has succeeded in business has also nearly starved or worked themselves to death first.Even then, some have done EVERYTHING right, and still had the floor fall out from underneath them. We all know people like that, and there are some on this BBS.
The sacrifice and risk is significant, and the ones who drive through the hurdles and tough times are generally motivated by something greater than $$$ alone.
If you LOVE what you do, the sacrifices don't seem as severe because you are excited by the work. Find the type of work that excites you, learn everything you can about it, and then build a business around it. Make sure you pay attention to those who have failed, and learn from their experiences