Harnessing Entrepreneurial Manic-Depression

You know, every once in awhile we need to be reminded that entrepreneurship is not easy. Regardless of what anyone says.

Five years, hundreds of tears, thousands of smiles, giggles, heartbreak, panic, nervousness, anxiety, humor, love and more emotions could not have defined more who I am in this moment.

Being an entrepreneur is ridiculously tough on marriage, friendships, relationships, personal time and space, cash flow, approval for home purchases, sanity and more.

Would I change it for the world? No. However, it doesn’t mean it’s a cake walk like some people believe.

I have said for awhile that you learn more about yourself and your fellow human beings when you own your own company and with this “enlightenment of humanity” comes a lot of stuff you may never have asked for otherwise.

So, keep learning… keep smiling… and most of all, be kind to your fellow entrepreneur because really, it isn’t easy all of the time.

To read the original post by Tim Ferriss:
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/10/03/harnessing-entrepreneurial-manic-depression-making-the-rollercoaster-work-for-you/