Recently I had a discussion on a study which examined the longevity of startups. Upon its findings, 12 years ago, 1 in 10 startup companies lasted beyond 6 years, and today the statistic accounts for 1 in 112 lasting beyond 6 years. Few of us are willing to cope with an uncertain reality, therefore not many of the global population actually do establish startups. Such a step demands courage, deep awareness, commitment and strong belief. Going against the odds and pursuing one’s passion, while acknowledging the possibility of failure, is a challenging step for anyone.
1. Are you honestly happy with your life?
2. Are you satisfied and excited about your work?
3. Are you happily married or satisfied with your relationships?
5. Are you content with the economic, political and cultural states of your country?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above (and I suspect many of you did), then you are probably justifying the answer with excuses such as: this is life, I can’t afford to leave, I don’t have any control over things, my children need me, I gave up living my dreams because it is too late… For whatever it is worth, I sincerely invite you to consider the fact that it is never too late and you shouldNEVER give up on your dreams or on taking control of your life.