This post should be read by anyone who wants to start their own thing. Not only does it give great advice but the examples are spot on. I can’t tell you how many times my SCORE clients think that owning their own gig is going to make them work less. Your the boss. The buck always stops with you. There is no one else.
I think the best Harsh Reality is:
Harsh Reality #6: Coolness is inversely correlated to success
I like this one because I always tell people that you never seen the garbage man out of a job. Not cool or even glamorous but always in demand.
Bravo on another great post Neil.