The ethical entrepreneur: the journey is dark
Never compromise on integrity and ethics. This is the most important rule.
Only the resilient few succeed but these are the ones we read about. The survivors.
Rarely do we hear about the fight it took to get there, understand the trials of all who failed nor hear about the daily grind, struggles and hurdles overcome.
Let’s get real. So you want to be an entrepreneur? You will face challenges, and yes it will be a constant struggle.
But heed this, Honesty, Integrity and Ethics must rule.
You should accept to your core and to the fabric of your making - that fake it until you make it is REALLY bad advice. Luring followers with such poor advice is solace to the weak-of-character and already ethically challenged.
Don’t trust anyone who tells you to fake it.
Be strong and be ethical, Always.
You will face tough obstacles, it’s par for the course. You need to make difficult choices with integrity and do the hard work. That’s the right path, the most sure one.
You will then surmount even the most difficult of challenges and have the best chance of success.
Always do what’s right, or get derailed.
Entrepreneurship is hard - be wary of ogres blocking your path. Please choose your advisors wisely.