Great post again. Read it from start to finish in on go as Icouldn't stop reading it.

I was forced to go it alone when I became a 'victim' of the recession a few months back. I grasped an opportunity to be mentored when I had some compensation from a car crash come through (my wife was none too pleased though), even though I am not making the money at the moment, I know that with hard work, it will only be a matter of time.

The whole point is to take massive action when opportunity smacks you in the face, mistakes will be made but there again, life is just one big learning curve. As long as we learn from our mistakes, then we can move on.

Many thanks

Simon

I really enjoyed reading this post. I am in a similar situation to where you started up at the beginning of this article. Just cut loose from my job and with a company for many years, to concentrate on something more exciting and with the hope of being my own boss. What that is yet, I'm still undecided, but I'll get there.

Thanks for the advice.

The post is very inspiring and you share so much in it. I know what you are talking about from experience when questioning who is the boss even when you have your own business.

Some clients are slave drivers and not really worth having. The saying that a customer is always right can lead to very unreasonable demands from clients who take it as a gospel.

You have succeeded 100% in having you post not be a boast piece.

Vance

Thanks for the great info.

“You must grow a carapace of protection around your ego and not rely on other people for your self esteem. “

Is something I'm trying hard to learn – but it's also where I fail the most.

An amazing post, Chris. Every time I read it I take away something new. Thanks for sharing five years worth of wisdom.