Thankful

I'm an hour away before heading off to dinner with my gf's family and just wanted to take a moment to write.

Writing for me has been a new revelation -- a way to explore new ideas, unravel my mind, and to share with my friends what's up with me.

One of the things that I've realized over the past 3 months is that no man is an island and though I'm a classic case of a guy who thinks success is man-made, the reality is that we can work as hard as we want, but without the help of a stranger or the support of friends, our efforts fall short of the true potential of our projects / ventures / dreams.

It's quite interesting. As an entrepreneur we don't have all the resources at our disposal. No secretary. No budget. No swanky office. Fortunately, the businesses that I've been working on have been gaining a lot of traction and it's not the budget for advertising that made the difference -- it's been the friends and everyday people who have given their support -- unconditionally.

There is a warrior's code for entrepreneurs that I've heard over and over again -- it's that we help those that were in our shoes when we were just starting our ventures. We pay forward the good nature and spirit of entrepreneurship -- one hand at a time.

Thanks to all of you that have unconditionally lent a hand to me and the new things that I'm working on. For that I'm truly greatful.