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redsprings — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:24:31 -0000

Like, like, like your stuff. Much needed today, thank you!

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Chris Lee — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:16:30 -0000

Nice post. Even though our company has been around since 2001, I still identify. We're still small & reinventing ourselves so it feels quite similar. Nice to have company.

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Jonathan Vaudreuil — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:53 -0000

I had six months running the daily operations and sales of a start-up (yhen the investors argued over commitments and direction, pulling the plug). It was not difficult for me. Something in my blood craved making major decisions after seeing an opportunity. I had swagger. I loved it. A switch had flipped and I was let loose on an industry.

Why? I spent a few years in outside sales before taking the reigns of a start-up. Boy, did that experience whip me into shape, push my boundaries, and make me understand the true meaning of burnout for myself (and I thought college could be draining).

We all go through it in our own way. Hitting that wall the first time hurts like nothing else.

Enjoy this part of the lifestyle, it only gets easier.

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John Fischer — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:14:01 -0000

When I started StickerGiant I had just come off the failure of my efforts to startup WholeFoods.com, that was a broken femur. I started StickerGiant because it was a plan I could do myself without funding. I checked the job boards everyday until my first employee came on board... after that I embraced the fear and proceeded to cut myself many times...... I healed and StickerGiant grew. we are now 15 people and profitable, I cut myself less often now...

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Micah Baldwin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:11:24 -0000

Personally, I like to not care about the trees and just barrel through the course. Small things like trees are too much worry for me! :)

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Himanshu Sahani — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:28:36 -0000

This post needs a standing ovation

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ASKJDOG — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:24 -0000

Great post of your thoughts, and from my experience very true. Remember to also notice, and celebrate the successes along the way.. it makes it all worth it!

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Zach Coelius — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:36:50 -0000

Good luck brother, I am sure you will do great. Though I have to tell you I much prefer to focus on the fun parts of our job then the bad. Its like driving or skiing, look at where you want to go, not the tree you want to avoid.

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Chuck Reynolds — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:11:31 -0000

Agreed... Well said man... well said

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Shayne Sanderson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:06:55 -0000

Very good post Micah....I believe that should serve as a constant reminder to us all on our "journeys"...keep the band aids handy!