It's Better to Try...

And I definitely have been trying.

For seven months and in between jobs, I have been slowly crafting my business, pouring into it what I learn from reading books, reading articles, and listening to podcasts. It has been gradually coming together and while my impatient side wants to immediately see fruit, I constantly remind myself that this is a process.

And this process has become all-encompassing.

While at work, my business is on my mind. When I lay in bed at night, the wheels turn as my mind searches for new questions and answers. I haven't been this motivated to learn and grow since I was in college. I no longer wait for inspiration. I'm actively searching for it in every crevice and crack that I come across.

And it's exhausting.

Still, it wouldn't be fun if it didn't take so much energy. I know what I'm trying to do. That's it right there.

DO.

For years, I read about starting a business and had many false starts. Many incomplete business plans (the business plan for Equitable Bookkeeping isn't finished, but that's on purpose). I'm now taking steps to bring my business to fruition and that pushes me. What I learned from reading meant nothing unless I took action.

And I'm glad I'm taking action.

This is such a great learning experience, but I'm not just doing this to learn. I started a business because I wanted to have my own business. I wanted to share my knowledge with others and help others have the best opportunity to have a successful business. Hell, going through the process of starting my own business helps me further understand how my business can help many other small business owners succeed.

So, it's better to try.

If you want to start your own business, then start your own business. Be your own boss. You'll learn a great deal about who you are, what you know, what you need to learn and what you need help with to accomplish your goals. I'm proud of the effort I've put forth to get Equitable Bookkeeping up and running. Put forth that same effort and you'll feel proud too.