It Was A Dark And Stormy Night When it seems as if your only option is to close up shop and get a "real job", here's how to persevere.
By Sean M. Lyden •
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Investors haven't taken to your idea as quickly as you hadhoped. You've drained your savings and are now maxing out yourcredit cards. Both your family and friends are advising you to"get real" or "be responsible" and find a jobthat pays the bills.
Wow! What seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago-that is,giving up your dream-appears to be the only rational option. Well,you're in good company. Understand that most successfulentrepreneurs have endured dark days before achieving their goals.You, too, can achieve great things out of your struggles, no matterhow bleak it all may seem.
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