I had job, was paid well, was the provider for me and my wife and we had lifestyle.
Even when things are tough, just the fact that I have control of the outcome and know that I only depend on myself is much less stressful than the type of stress I had to deal with when I was working in corporation..
I had the long before the layoff and never had the courage to execute it.
But the skeleton of the idea, DNA of what you have in mind to achieve, should not change.
Sometimes the window of opportunity closes fast, the better positioned you will be to make the decision at the right time. 3.
My friends, colleagues and connections all helped me find the I needed when I was prospecting, especially during that first month, and also throughout the 8 years.
But that's never-ending process, and even as you grow your business, showing the quality of your work, meeting new clients and hiring new people, you keep your connections growing. 4.
I recognized that I had lot to learn order to manage my own business, from finances to administration and HR.
Instead of shying away from these challenges, I embraced the learning process and acquired new skills.
Take breath, look at the situation from bird's eye view and adopt attitude toward the issue..
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