I’m a classic rock kinda guy.<\/p>\n
And recently I was listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s song “Simple Man” — about a mother giving her only son advice about living a life of satisfaction. And believe it or not, much of the advice applies directly to you — as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Like, for example:<\/p>\n
“Oh, take your time… Don’t live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Trufe.<\/p>\n
I used to be in constant “fight or flight” mode.<\/p>\n
Especially when starting out.<\/p>\n
Every problem was life-or-death.<\/p>\n
Yet, most “problems” either solved themselves or were nowhere near as dire as I thought. And even though running on all cylinders 25\/8 seemed to make sense at the time, it led to an almost 2 year bout of burnout where I could barely function beyond writing a daily email.<\/p>\n
Slow down, my son.<\/p>\n
Pace yourself.<\/p>\n
This ain’t a sprint.<\/p>\n
It’s a marathon…<\/p>\n
“You’ll find a woman, yea yea, you’ll find love, And don’t forget son, There is someone up above.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Faith is important.<\/p>\n
And wisdom don’t come cheap.<\/p>\n
It was tremendously comforting during some of my dark dorky days living in a cramped office (I couldn’t afford a real place) selling MLM door-to-door that there was “Someone” up above.<\/p>\n
(So to speak)…<\/p>\n
“Forget your lust, for the rich man’s gold All that you need, is in your soul,”<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Swipers and copycats don’t last.<\/p>\n
They’re too busy lusting after other peoples’ content and work.<\/p>\n
Can’t be bothered to learn to do things themselves.<\/p>\n
And, never make the $$ they could.<\/p>\n
Be your own person.<\/p>\n
Use your own wit, style and personality.<\/p>\n