I've been bootstrapping my current business for 13 years...and started in business several years before that. I didn't necessarily want to bootstrap, but no on

I've been bootstrapping my current business for 13 years...and started in business several years before that. I didn't necessarily want to bootstrap, but no one (outside of my business partner, wife & kids) ever believed in me or supported my efforts in any way...and for good reason, I was a classic underachiever until I was 25 or so. I personally believe that success has to be your life's mission if you are going to be successful. If you know that success, no matter what (as long as it's legal, moral and ethical), is your mission - you should be able to stay motivated through almost anything. It's worked for me. Note: Success can mean different things to different people. For me it is making a lot of money while doing what I love to do. That and great kids.