Business is tough. Insanely tough. It’s stress. It’s responsibility. It’s fear of failure. It’s endless doubt. It’s sleepless nights. It’s constant anxiety.

— Why am I not getting anything done? Because you’re bouncing from one thing to another. No focus. And keep forgetting what you wanted in the first place. Why? No plan. — But why plan if nothing goes according to plan?

I confess, it pisses me off when “business gurus” make loud, absolute statements. It’s clear why they do it—to stir up the crowd. Stirring up crap is the best way to grab attention.

What inspired me to write this were memories of everything I’ve been through in my entrepreneurial career. Especially the painful moments involving relationships with people. Often, those closest to me.

Ever asked yourself why you do what you do? Yes, I mean business.

If you give 10 different entrepreneurs the same opportunities and resources, they’ll all end up in different places. Why?

Who doesn’t dream of a balanced, harmonious life? Definitely not me. It sounds so perfect. Harmony.

A measure only makes sense if there’s something to measure. He’s more successful. This one? Total loser. But who’s the judge? You are.

Time. One of the most mysterious elements in our universe. Time. Never enough, yet sometimes dragging on forever.

Twenty years ago, I started with zero knowledge about business. I mean, zilch. ​ I didn't even know that what I was doing was called business.

Over the past 20 years, I've had the chance to work with many entrepreneurs. Those with a technical background view AI calmly, even enthusiastically, while non-technical folks are terrified.

A wasted day. Nothing accomplished. Your brain gnaws at you—what kind of person are you? Useless, worthless, dumb, incapable, INEFFICIENT. The harsh truth, bro. Everyone lies.