A lot of people dissuaded me from the entrepreneurial path. When I started a computer shop (and failed), I was criticized. Some family members were even a bit annoyed that I spent my savings for something other than family needs. Still, I dream of having my own business. It’s good that I’ve met some people who’ve gone through the same experiences. They tell me their stories and how their persevered. For those entrepreneurs out there, what is your story?
MAGNIFICENT ELY The Technopreneur: This is my blog on usability, design, technopreneurship - with a dash of love, life and success thoughts. (Jozzua was my old 'telnet days' chat name).
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June 8th, 2006
Tags: Business
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June 10th, 2006 at 9:34 am
“A lot of people dissuaded me from the entrepreneurial path. When I started a computer shop (and failed), I was criticized.”
THAT’S MY LINE!!!
No kidding aside, I thought I was reading myself when I read this one.
I am in the same boat.
Weeks before graduating from Temple University for my MBA Degree, I lost my job. My previous employer promised me promotion. Damn, they cut me off. I was furious!
So, I sold my house, packed up my bags and headed to Manila. All of my friends dissuaded me just like what happened to you. I thought I could trust my nephews, but one project after another, I stumbled and lost a lot of money. Money that was hard earned with blood, sweat and tears. A lot of tears.
Now, the last business I have closed shop. It’s the internet cafe. I am actually looking for buyers for my computers. I don’t have any pricing as of yet because I just learned this last week.
Will this stop me from finding my holy grail and start a business?
NO.
Reyna Elena
http://www.ofwcenter.com
ofwcenter@gmail.com
June 15th, 2006 at 11:52 pm
Bro, (and this goes to Reyna Elena as well), the thing is, you TRIED! I, for the longest time, have contemplated about starting up my own business but I don’t have the guts to start it because of the fear of failure. It’s the fear of hard-earned monet lost, ridicule, and a blow to the ego.