I could and should write some war stories.

One thing that could be added to the list above is…………”do I pay the utilities or my employee”? Or, “Why won’t they answer the phone call or email?” or “No, I can’t pay you, but I can barter with you.” :)

I lived in the back of one of my businesses, no shower, as I would take my showers at my grandmother’s or mother’s place, or at the local YMCA. My car was so junky and beat down that I would park 1 or 2 blocks away before I would go to pitch someone sales wise.

None of the above is even a blip on the radar. Just a few of a thousand inconveniences (change that, “blessings”) of being an entrepreneur. Especially, if you start with no money, no resources, no rich friends, no credit, and nothing but passion.

(Note: It’s probably the best way to start actually. I’m thankful I didn’t find success at a young age. If I did, I would feel entitled, rather than knowing it’s something that should be earned and not given.)

Of course, I owe people I care about, and don’t care about, thousands of dollars. In one way or another they paid for my screwups and my current real world education. It’s not pretty. It never is. You can press on or give up.

If you don’t have the passion, if you can’t handle the word “no”, then you should still be an entrepreneur. Because the best part……….is when you provide awesome value to someone…………it motivates you to do it more.

That’s the only trick, but it’s a hard one. Provide awesome value and customer service. You can sell socks door to door. You can make rice crispy treats and sell them on the street. You can scoop dog poop, delivery groceries to old ladies, or start a flyer service for local businesses. The possibilities are endless. The only limit is truly yourself and the endless boggle of your own mind and your influences.

Be bold. You don’t want to be the old codger or codgette who always wonders………….”What if”.