Trying to Stay Optimistic

This week has been such a challenging week. First, we got kicked out of our apartment so the maintenance guys can make repairs to our bathroom. In fact, it was so bad they had to replace the framing and sheetrock in the bathroom and in the process change the adjacent walls to the kitchen and bedroom. With trying to coordinate hotel stays, work schedules, kid's school rides, and homework I tried to stay optimistic in keeping my business project in sight. I have to admit, I was discouraged for a minute. I told myself I would have to put the business on the back burner for now. As part of my homework assignment, I was watching a video interview of Desh Deshpande. An immigrant entrepreneur who made millions even though he came to the country with $8 dollars in his pocket. I remember him saying that with every trial you go through, you become more comfortable, more familiar with setbacks. You have two choices, you can run and quit, or you can sit on it and see it for what it is. Most times it's not that bad. I learned that you have to put on your optimistic glasses to get past all the setbacks. You will be better for it. It is a good quality to have as an entrepreneur. So this coming week, I want to keep those glasses on to help me see my current situation for what it is. Just something to overcome and get through.

Something For the Next Generation

Ever since I decided to start this business, I had a goal in mind to teach my sons the principle of hard work. As I see them grow up I recognize the my lack of control in the things around them. Their school, the workplace, society in general is more and more unpredictable. With the recent shootings in Las Vegas, it proved to me one thing. I really need to be around my sons a lot more. I did not want to create a business that took more time away from my family. So the next best thing was to include them in the journey. In preparing my business plan I realize my mission statement was initially focused on making money. I now see another purpose. I plan on using the business as a teaching aide to propel my sons future with intangible but useful tools. Things like hard work, consistency, persistence, financial awareness, and money management. Sometimes the best way to teach a child to swim is to throw them in the pool. Immediately they learn how cold the water is and how to hold their breath. It leaves a lasting impression on them and they expect it next time they go swimming. Same thing with mobile detailing. My sons love cars but they have not idea how to take care of them, how to appreciate all the engineering and design gone into the body and paint. The curvature of the hood to make it more aerodynamic, or the size of the tires to make it stick to the road. They can't experience those things unless they touch it, hold it, wash it, take care of it. My purpose is clear. My intentions are even clearer. I know what to do and it starts right now.