The NY Times recently wrote how lawyer Sal Strazzullo stole $1 Million from his clients, was indicted and then killed himself. It’s a sad story. There’s a lot to unpack and learn in this sad story.
For some, there’s a glamor to entrepreneurship. Even those working for others, there’s the glamor of the “fast money”, “fast cars” and “hot guys (or gals)”. A fast life, as it were.
Yes, we want all the nice things and there’s nothing wrong with having nice things – but NOT at the expense of your soul, family, health or your relationships.
I don’t know Sal or anything about him, but his story sounds eerily familiar to other stories we hear about – and to my own struggles.
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As business owners we often struggle, and struggle a lot to build our businesses.
We put on a mask of “I’ve got this” but inside we’re crumbling.
Crumbling literally, as the business is failing, and our emotions are crumbling as well.
Starting and growing a business is NOT easy, it’s not for the faint of heart.
There’s not only the pressure to “look the part” and pretend that everything is ok.
But there’s also the ACTUAL pressure of the bills we need to pay, the teams we need to lead and more.
The constant GRIND of entrepreneurship – a different grind than working for a company – can be exhaustively intense and a major strain.
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What’s the solution?
These are all easier said that done, but:
- Get help.
- Talk to a trusted friend or friends
- Be in a small group of others who you can vent to, listen to.
- Talk to a trained professional.
- Speak to your Rabbi, priest or Pastor.
For your BUSINESS – the same goes. Talk to business mentors and coaches who can guide you and help you along the journey of entrepreneurship. Don’t go alone.
You will get stuck, but have hope, everything is figuroutable, as Marie Forleo’s name-sake book isa bout.
