Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success.

"I have often said that running a company makes you sleep like a baby, waking up every 20 minutes screaming"

When you started your company or when you took on the role of CEO, you were filled with excitement and enthusiasm because of the possibilities you could bring to the world, yourself, and the immediate people around you.

On this journey:

You will experience times of joy and fulfillment, as well as times of great pain and anxiety.

As the founder or CEO, you are the one who has to deal with all the challenging problems. You will spend your time and focus on the things that need your help the most - the problems, not the good stuff. You are looked upon by your staff as someone who can fix things; it's all on your shoulders. If you don't get it RIGHT, the company will suffer.

You have to be very comfortable with whatever comes your way and be able to deal with uncertainty and tap into an inner strength that cannot be explained. The majority of companies are limping along or failing fast. You will work on aspects of the business that you may not enjoy but must be done.

Note: "If it was easy running a company everyone would be self-employed and there would be no employees"

Keep pushing forward, never lose sight of what inspired you to start this journey, and remember that every setback is an opportunity for growth. Your dedication and hard work will surely lead to a brighter future for you and your company.

Being a trusted advisor, I have been navigating this journey with founders and CEOs like you, providing guidance and support. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. You can send me a private message or email me at [email protected]. I would be more than happy to have an informal chat with you in any way I can. Let's see if we can support you towards your success.

Joe