There are many things in life worth struggling for. To get high scores on exams, to win competitions, to better myself, but there is something I’d struggle for more than anything, owning my own business. To struggle for this means I would be able to know people on a personal level and be a spark of happiness in their day. Owning my own small business gives me that feeling of being in control of my life and choices. I want to do this for my own personal satisfaction. Sadly, on the road to success, there are many bumps along the way. Some of the conflicts I’d face throughout this journey are going to be highly troublesome. Running a small business is a high-risk job that isn’t even guaranteed to work, in fact, 25% of businesses don’t make it past their first year (Jason DeMers, 2017), hence why I aim to be part of that successful 75%.
I am willing to overcome any struggles that life throws my way because of my passion. The type of small business I’d ideally like to own is a café. In a café, I would be able to interact with customers on a personal level and be in charge. however, being the boss/owner means a lot of responsibilities such as conducting research about the location, the price of equipment, the type of patrons you want to attract among many other things, but with a lot of commitment, I can tell that this goal is within reach.
So, you may be wondering, what’s the point of intentionally doing more work, and suffering more, when there are easier ways to be successful. For me, failure is a learning experience, and there are many ways a small business can fail. Whether it be from personal incompetence or poor management skills, there is always a learning experience. According to Jason DeMers, “…failed entrepreneurs who get back on the horse have a higher likelihood of success the second time around.” If I look at the conflicts I face as opportunities to do better, it gives me a chance to do better the next time around.
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As a cafe owner, one gets to wear many hats. The hat of a barista, the hat of a cashier, the hat of the janitor, the hat of a repairwoman, the list goes on. This allows for me to gain experience in a wide variety of different departments, things that one wouldn’t typically get the chance to learn when working at a large corporation. While this may be a lot of hats for one to wear, the struggle of having so many jobs is a great chance to learn about multitasking and it teaches one to be a hard worker.
An issue that many people face when starting their own business is people telling them no, including themselves. This causes them to lose their passion for their work and their business to crash and burn. According to Moya K. Mason, “When push comes to shove, most lack the self-confidence to make a decision and act on it”. Lack of self-confidence can be fixed in a multitude of different methods, no matter what reason one chooses, as long as they remain persistent, they can overcome and obstacle.
I want to run my own business. More than anything. I will go to any length to reach this goal. Despite all the bumps in the road, the people who tell me I can’t do it, the prices I have to pay, I will achieve my goals because, to me, the struggle (despite how real it may be) is truly worth it.
