Chapter 3. Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

What's life like as an entrepreneur?

In today's session I want to share the good, the bad and the ugly of life as an entrepreneur. While I want you to go into it with your eyes open I also want you to be encouraged by some of the great things about being an entrepreneur. I'll then share an inspiring story from one of my mentees to start igniting any potential entrepreneurial sparks.

Starting a business as a first time entrepreneur is one of those huge, life-altering events. It's actually a lot like a marriage – running a successful business takes just the same depth of commitment and desire. Like any relationship, if you want your business to be successful, you're going to have to work at it.

And if you are not ...

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