Persistence

A lot of people ask us about running a small business.  They wonder how my husband has managed to carve out a modest career doing what he loves...  There's so many things that I could say, which quite frankly is why I've never really touched on the subject here.   We are by no means experts and depending on your own definition, we may or may not be "successful".   Our intention has always been to run a profitable business in which he could pursue and spread his passion.  He would never compromise on integrity - of himself or his brand.

It's been a long road.  Longer and more difficult than we could have ever imagined.  Running a business is not for the faint of heart.  It's not for me!   It's not for many, many people.  But as he jumped out of bed this morning at 6am to teach a seminar to the Massachusetts State SWAT team, I thought of these words from Calvin Coolidge.  I don't think wiser words could be said to someone seeking advice on their own venture.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” - Calvin Coolidge

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