How do you push yourself forward during those "lows" period in building sequentia environics?

Oh, such a great question. There are many, many long dark teatimes of the soul moments as an entrepreneur. When I first told my parents I was starting a business they asked me why I didn’t go get a job. :) For me it is about taking the moments of breakthrough and accomplishment and using those as motivation and leverage to get to the next one. If you are not the kind of person who can draw on your own energy and inspiration, even when the rest of the world seems to be saying it’s hopeless or it can’t be done, then you will find entrepreneurship challenging. Having a great support system helps a lot too. Most of all – keep things in perspective. Non-attachment to outcomes may be the entrepreneur’s greatest gift. Good luck!

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