From Employees to RICH Entrepreneurs

This is the cover page of the May 2006 Entrepreneur magazine. Very inspiring! Let me share some of the excerpts:


“It usually starts with an idea, which develops into a nagging thought, and then morphs into an opportunity that excites, tantalizes, and in the end becomes an obsession. Being bitten by the entrepreneurial bug is how many would describe this symptom, and the usual ‘victims’ are employees who, at one time or another, have had an epiphany: That they could own a business and be their own bosses.”

“They are usually never the same after this realization. Yes, they would still try to give their best at work, but deep inside they’d rather do it for themselves.”

I really feel that sooner or later I would venture on another business. But this time, I want it to be related to my interests… When? That is what I want to find out!

not at my best

As much as possible I don’t wanna sound like complaining…please excuse me. I just need to let this out, ok? Inhale…exhale…

Ugh! I’m so exhausted! I feel I’m so used up and worn-out! I’m totally drained --- physically and mentally.

I feel I cannot be productive and effective anymore…It’s like I’m a jack-of-all-trade, master of nothing. Nobody seems to cooperate. It’s me, myself and I. Oh…I need a good vacation.

I have so many things to do:

1. Cebu Training May 23 DONE!
2. Davao Training May 26 DONE!
3. Boot Camp in Tagaytay June 8-9
4. Bundling Promo Target: June 15
5. Switch Trade In, Trade Up Target: June 30-July 2
6. IT Roadshow June 23
7. Malaysia Product Managers’ Meeting July 7

Where am I now? Where should I begin? Damn, I’m still in the planning stage…OMG! This is not my work. I hate to cram but what can I do? Everything is beyond my control already, approval takes forever! These expats are making me sick...really sick!

*Poof!* That’s what I wanna do….disappear in the thin air and be invisible for a time. Just like Harry Potter, with his magic cloak he can be invisible when desired.

Headache, nausea…I need to slow down a bit and unwind. Spa, that’s where I wanna go. Beach, where I want to stay for a week or two. I need a break, and much concrete signs.

a. Stay?
b. Leave?
c. Leave and Move elsewhere?
d. Leave and start a new biz?
e. Leave, move and start?
f. Relax and be worry-free (hmmm...I'm not used to this! Hahaha)

I need an Olive shower. It calms me down. My Badger, puts me in deep, serene sleep!

HELP, is this a SIGN???

As the dictionary defines it:

Sign |sin|
noun

1 an object, quality or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else

2 something regarded as an indication or evidence of what is happening or going to happen

3 an action or gesture used to convey an idea, information, a wish, or a command

4 something interpreted as being an omen


6 months ago, I missed an opportunity BY CHOICE and believed that I made a good decision (I’m still convincing myself). Promises were specified and I accepted based on TRUST. No written agreement or whatsoever, all verbal. Who wouldn’t believe to a company President/CEO, anyone???

Up to now, these things remained “as is”. Nothing was implemented YET. I heard, still in process…but still it was not what we have agreed months ago.

March was supposedly the make or break month. It’s already May. OMG! Do I have to wait forever? Do you think this is fair? I’ve waited long enough WITHOUT a single whine. I’ve lost a lot, right? Imagine, 6 months! I should have paid my bills already, helped my mom, invested more on our business or started a new one. I should have bought my 3rd LV and a Goyard already *wink*, the list can go on…)

Many times I’ve mentioned that “regret” will never be a part of my vocabulary. Every time I make a decision, as much as possible I want it to be final otherwise, I’d rather stick to it.

They say, “Opportunity knocks only once”. Yes, I very much agree! But why o why o why…that OPPORTUNITY is thumping again. Not the “exact one” but a “better one”!

I refuse to notice or pay attention to it twice but the third time it was like under my nose….slapping my face…falling into my lap! Do you guys think I have to give it a second attempt?

Keep your comments coming, I need ‘em!.