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Originally Posted by Welder
I am fixed on starting my own business and just can't stop thinking about, planning, organizing, goals etc. It would a one man operation, myself with a small amount of risk and about $10,000 in startup money. But I have had thoughts of starting different businesses before, some I attempted and failed. I feel I need to make some kind of mark on the world, something will see and appreciate. I feel I need to be recongized for what I do outside my home, being a husband and father. I have not worked in over a year and I hate it. I not sure I could it or even working again, I have my doubts.
Any thoughts?
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Frankly, I would heed the advice to wait it out because you do sound a bit elevated.
Write down your plans, though, and make a spreadsheet with dollar calculations. Do not just carry those thoughts in your head. First, do a braindump -write down whatever comes to mind. Get all your thoughts on paper. Then, create a file just listing your thoughts. From there, go to the more structured form of a spreadsheet.
Not only will it be helpful if you decide to pursue this biz, but also it will show you whether you are serious or just projectizing. If you get bored organizing your ideas in a written form, that would point towards the "this is mania" scenario; if you get inspired and energized by giving some shape and form to your planning, that would point towards the "this is a serious proposition" scenario. Sort of like a litmus test.