“I’ll be happy once I sell my business for millions” – No, you won’t

“I’ll be happy once I sell my business for millions” – No, you won’t

“I’ll be happy once I sell my business for millions!”

STOP. RIGHT. THERE.

That kind of thinking is a recipe for misery. Here’s why:

  1. The big cash-out is RARE
    Most businesses don’t end with a massive payday. Shocking, I know.
  2. You’re playing the lottery, not building a life
    What if that payday never comes? 5 years wasted?
  3. There’s a smarter way:
    a) Envision your ideal life in 20 years
    b) Build a business that supports THAT vision

Three paths to consider:

  1. The Cash Flow King
  • Steady income
  • More control
  • Work-life balance
  • Example: Service business, 20hrs/week, location independent
  1. The Serial Builder
  • Love the 0-to-1 phase
  • Hands-off after initial setup
  • Advisory role
  • Example: Build, systemize, step back, repeat
  1. Swing for the Fence
  • Raise a lot of money
  • Great for workaholics
  • Will probably fail

Ask yourself:
“If I had to live the same workday over and over, what would make me truly happy?”

Your business should be a vehicle for your ideal life, not the other way around.

A miserable multi-millionaire is still miserable.

Choose wisely.

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