The Hunger that Never Goes Away
Someone asked me why do I work so hard? Despite my recent losses, I am still able to put food on the table. I am going through a lean period, not a life and death period. She remarked that I am just over-reacting.
During the conversation, I kept quiet. I do not want to answer as I doubt she would understand. Since I started the business, I went through various challenges. The biggest pain is when I have no answer to the family when they asked for money on something that is a necessity. The uncomfortable silence between myself, my wife and the kids is deafening. They did not complain, nor showed any displeasure. That hurts my heart more.
Since then, I have developed a sense of hunger that never goes away. I am constantly worried about the business and money. Many successful entrepreneurs only worried about creating great products. Maybe I am the 2nd class businessperson, I am just worried about the next meal.
Maybe the worry of losses and failure will eventually go away. But for now, this is what drives me to work hard and achieve more.