Something to fight for

Being an entrepreneur is not easy.  The easy thing to do would be to get a cushy job, or just retire if you can.

So why do it?  Most entrepreneurs will tell you that it is in them, and they wanted to see what they can do and how far they can go – a personal challenge.  This is healthy because the motivation comes from within.

Some people need something else.  They won’t fight as hard for themselves, but they will work harder and hang in there longer if they feel they are fighting for their family or another cause they hold dear.  This is extra motivation each day, and can be a helpful addition to their inherent motivation.  But when other people are a big factor in your motivation, you need to be aware of it.

What if they aren’t there one day?  What if they graduate and move out?  What if they betray you, or die?  Does your will to go on collapse into the void?

If the center of your motivation is outside you and they go away, you have to find a new reason.  Set a new goal, get a new vision, find someone else to help or share it with.

If not this, then that.  Find something to fight for; and get up every day, and give it all you’ve got.