The Support You Need

The support you receive as an entrepreneur is absolutely critical. Here is the type of support you need.

Unreserved. Verging on deluded. Positive, unwavering, and centred in a real understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.

Support that reminds you of what you can do — with reference to what you have already faced, conquered, and done — but also with a clear sight to the unlimited possibility of what you can achieve.

Support that is strong enough to pick you up when you feel demoralised and to provide restraint when you are too exuberant.

Support that keeps you grounded without trying to dim your light or 'humble' you.

Support that has not a stitch of envy or jealousy or comparison or competitiveness.

Support that shares your joys and your miseries.

Support that speaks to the highest part of you and pours balm on the hurt and traumatised parts — and helps patch up scars after every entrepreneurial battle.

Someone who is always on your side and absolutely loyal. Someone who will never gossip or divulge your secrets — and of course your IP — because they always want you to be seen in the best light and will talk you up when you are not there.

If you have this kind of support, even from one person, you are truly blessed and have a very real advantage over others.