A Very Sticky Situation: The Business of Getting Into Business
I never knew how tight a spot could be until I was trapped in a corner that was so hard to maneuver, figuratively speaking. What I'm really saying is, there are difficult situations in life that you come across with and until you're in it, you will have no idea how difficult it is. On my wall this is what is etched, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take" which is in essence a very inspiring message for each one of us to not be afraid to test the waters and see if we make it or break it. The same saying prompted me to invest my talent, my skills, my energy and my finances on an entrepreneurial endeavor filled with big dreams and endless hope for a fruitful future ahead. Duh, it's a business venture, nothing more. That's what it is. After moving and barely being able to adjust my life to my new zip code, I jumped into an opportunity that just presented itself unexpectedly—a chance of owning and running my own business. I didn't even bother to look at th...