RE: Motivation When Times Get Rough...

when i owned my own businesses years ago it was the time of my life. I really enjoyed seeing things grow and even though i wasn't making very much money, it was nice to know that the business and everything in it was all MINE. It went on for 11 years and even though i was very happy to not be working 16 hour days after I sold it all, I ended up missing it years later - a sensation that continues to this day.

The mission statement is a really good idea though. It reminds of this trainer that I know that said everyone trying to lose weight needs to have a "dream wall" - just a board next to their desk with images of why they are doing this in the first place. I used that tactic and it was extremely motivating for sure.