Almost Doesn't Count

Either you're going to see this thing through, or you're not. There are no in-betweens. If you quit and never make it, you may as well never mention that you were an entrepreneur.

Think of it this way:

* Does a high school student who drops out before graduation get credit for attending 9th, 10th, and 11th grade?

* Do people talk for long about the candidate who was running for office and lost by one vote?

* Years later, do basketball fans remember the point guard who almost made the last-minute shot?

* Years later, do football fans remember the wide receiver who almost caught the touchdown pass with no time left on the clock?


In all of these scenarios, the individual almost made it. However, the reality is that "almost" doesn't count. Likewise, you can spend as much money and time as you want on starting a business - but if you quit before you reach success, it doesn't count.

People don't walk around saying "I almost was a successful entrepreneur" because they know that no one wants to hear that.

Always remember that it's okay to give up on a business idea, but never give up in business.