The demons from without are those external forces that can complicate the process of getting started. The people that tend not to understand are those that are risk averse and enjoy working in the comfort and relative security of a steady pay cheque and stable work place. Typical comments are;
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- Why are you doing this?
- Why don’t you get a real job?
And stuff like that.
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The truth of the matter is that the only support that really matters is that of your family (spouse and kids), advisors/mentors and close personal network. Support on the home front is absolutely essential before beginning any entrepreneurial endeavour. Anything beyond that is just noise and doesn’t really matter.
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“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” ~Author Unknown
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Entrepreneurs are usually travelling down the less trodden path and those on the well beaten path may not understand. IMHO dealing with the demons from without is far easier than dealing with the demons from within.
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Ian Graham

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