I could go into the mechanics of the first business, and each venture that followed. I’ve had them all: successes, failures, even “what the hell was I thinking” failures. You could say that my back has an abundance of scars. It comes with the turf; however, what I’d like to share most with you is the essence of building a business, some reflection on lessons learned, and advice for anyone thinking about that jump.


I can only piece things together now, but looking back, it’s important to understand that everything in life, everything, is interconnected. This is the first lesson, and also the last. When you’re in the fight, it becomes a bit like dominoes… each move creates a stream of activity, most unpredictable. Push one domino, but keep your eye on the 10th. Lesson: your action on the first one has a broad impact on the rest.


Be thinking, “If I do this, what are the five things that will happen as a result?” It’s amazing how small actions can steamroll and create big momentum, sometimes where you don’t expect it. Be smart about it. Being an ass can whipsaw right back at you. We’ll capture this lesson as: have a 360 view. Everything is interconnected. Be aware of what’s confronting you at this moment, and concurrently look at the horizon and challenge whether what you are doing is helping you get to that end goal.


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