I think yesterday’s tweet summed up this week perfectly. It’s all over one day, all back on track the next.
One thing I’ve really picked up from reading books and blogs about entrepreneurship is this: it’s lonely, it’s up and down, and you can’t control everything. There are going to be good days and bad days.
As much as you prepare yourself for that roller coaster, you’ll never truly be prepared when it actually hits.
The Friend’s Advice That Changed Everything
I had a really good conversation with a friend yesterday. Essentially he said “don’t worry about it, just write today off, do some other little bits, and pick it up again tomorrow.”
That was such fantastic advice.
What Actually Went Wrong
There’s been nothing catastrophic this week. However, there was a miscommunication on logistics for Bottle Bond.
I’ve been trying to get a packing service to offer customers. You know, delivery and setup. Then the prices came through which included the packing… and I wasn’t aware. They were 10x what I was expecting.
Thankfully, that’s resolved and we’re back on track.
The Money Reality
I’ve often said this blog will be fairly orientated towards money as well as building. This is another week of paid employment with the 25th being my last day before I take this on full time.
I was really confident of having a sales deal for the company I work for. That hasn’t materialised. It’s by no means over, but it’s just chasing, chasing, no reply. A bit frustrating.
Deep down in my mind and heart, there’s that element of “I need this money.” This is me needing this for income.
Throw in the fact that I need to earn money for us to continue claiming our 15 hours of tax-free childcare help for our boys. To pay for their nursery and after school activities. That’s a requirement of money that’s needed.
When Building Breaks
I’ve tried to build some things and really struggled. Things have sort of broken. They’re not over, but it’s an obstacle.
I’m often a big fan of the word “compound” and it’s something I’ve tried to do. I’m really seeing the benefits of it. But equally, compounding works in the negative as well. All those small frustrations… you look at the to-do list and think “I haven’t got anything done this week.”
Switching the Perspective
But actually, if you switch around and ask “what have I done?” then there’s been some real great progress. There’s been great change. I’ve overcome hurdles and learnt a lot. It’s been really valuable from that sense.
The Directory Idea Reality Check
Actually, one more thing. I had an idea for a quick fire directory. I went for a walk one morning and mapped it all out in my head about what my process was going to be.
I was beaten at the first hurdle. It was like “now I understand why nobody else has done this” because of various reasons. That’s just a fact of the way it is.
But I wouldn’t have learnt that if I hadn’t messed around with playadventuregolf.com. Got massively sidetracked along the way and I still really need to finish that. However, I just have priorities elsewhere.
Making It Through
All in all, a tough week, but I’ve made it through.
We’ve got some friends here today. I’m clocking off at lunchtime to have a barbecue. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
The roller coaster continues, but at least I’m still on it.
This post started as a voice note and was converted to text using AI to maintain consistency and save time. The thoughts, experiences, and business journey are entirely my own.