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I got a care package from home today, (and NO, I’m not TOO old to still be getting these).

Inside was a bunch of “cool” things – coffee, books, a quilt, … and a magazine opened up to a page that read “Rise to the Top.”

Over the past little while, especially in recent weeks, I’ve been talking to other Entrepreneurs and I’m shocked at how many of us feel isolated. The road of Entrepreneurship can be a lonely one. It’s one that you only really understand when you’re on it.

– Why do you work so much?

– Why don’t you just get a job?

– Wouldn’t you rather have a regular pay check?

The pressure can be overwhelming sometimes…

That’s why when this care package came in today and I opened it up to this magazine I felt instant relief. My Dad is an Entrepreneur just like me (or I guess I’m one like him), and he gets it.

He’ll clip newspapers and magazine articles about business and new ideas and mail them to me. It worries me a little that he is now on Facebook and has become more internet savvy. Please don’t tell him that you can probably find these articles online. 😉 My point is that every time I get one of these clippings I don’t feel so crazy. Or at least, I dont’ feel alone in my craziness. I’m also reminded how important it is as an Entrepreneur to surround yourself with like-minded people.

Thanks Dad!

I would love to know who inspires you to keep going. Please post to comments.

And if you’re looking for community I have built pages for Entrepreneurs for this purpose:

Entrepreneurs of Canada
Entrepreneurs of Alberta

(it’s okay if you’re not in Alberta or Canada, all Entrepreneurs are welcome)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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