My experience has been to exhibit great detachment from your product/company. Exhibit great attachment to your customers and employees. Passion for people not Product.

Great article. We need to start telling more of these stories!

I think the key to switching careers is taking skills from your previous career with. This may mean that you make an adjacent switch before you get to your ultimate career. If you are a waiter and you want to be a programmer. Maybe go become a trainer for a company that sells PoS systems to restaurants. It takes time to gain knowledge. Then move to…

Another tip, protect your assets well. Almost any business debt that you take on will require a personal guarantee. Sometimes, even your lease. Generally they don’t look too deep into your personal assets, they just want an extra layer of security. If you can shelter your assets, then you can feel comfortable with the PG and not put your home etc at risk.

I agree with all these. The biggest issue that entrepreneurs face is that they don’t “talk” about these realities. Their ego is too attached to their business and are left with so few to talk to about their challenges. Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle choice. Keeping balance is key to being happy through this journey.