A couple interesting recurring themes from advice lists like these is that failure is ok, and that often times no one buys into a project that will later becom

A couple interesting recurring themes from advice lists like these is that failure is ok, and that often times no one buys into a project that will later become successful. This is consistent with my experience as well. I've had probably 10 businesses fail. When I started the one that supports myself and my family no one was interested in helping, possibly in light of past failures. Many people passed on partnership opportunities. As a result I had to learn a lot of sys admin stuff and figure out how to promote my product alone. Six years later, I am the sole owner and employee. No dilution, I know how everything works and it pays for a comfortable life in Southeast Asia. (I am an American.) Launched a couple business since that one -- both failures. But all you really need is one good one to change your life.