Making of a Billionaire

I find it amazing, as I take a minute to reflect, on how fast wealth can be created through the focused efforts of a few diverse yet singularly directed, technology savvy and energetic team members. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster of highs and lows. We have had issues that I thought would push me to the brink and we have had successes that are greater than any from my past. That said, the key to this phase, I feel, is to stay persistent. Our analysis of the market need, the initial product plan, the development and initial marketing plan are solid. We have had hicups and setbacks but if, and it is, the opportunity is worthwhile, the end result will overshadow the challenges faced getting there.

I don’t mean to be vague regarding what we are doing. I simply feel that the approach and process is able to be projected to any team endeavor. In our case, the product is a line of wireless technology products for the commercial marketplace. Of course there are some industry, timing and economical dynamics working to our advantage. I would say that is part of the result of our research. We were looking for the rising tide.

On another note, I find myself questioning, at times, spending the amount of time I am on yet another “big deal”.  The reason I am questioning this is because my Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer last Fall. He had the prostate removed through surgery but the surgeon wasn’t able to get all the cancer and it had spread outside of the prostate. My Dad is having a tough time and I am sure he would appreciate me spending more time with him and my Mom. Timing for the surge of activity at the new venture couldn’t be worse. They do, however, encourage me and even rejoice in the incremental successes with me.

How much should one question the decisions from one’s journey? A friend of mine likes to say, “It isn’t what you do in life that you regret, it’s what you don’t do.” I agree with that as it pertains to entrepreneurial ventures but does that ring true with one’s life as it is affected by the choice (and it’s resulting workload) to be an entrepreneur and the result of less time with one’s family, friends and other personal interests? Ahhhh, balance, where does it hide.

From the front seat of the coaster, with my arms up, screaming at the top of my lungs,

The Journeyman