LINDA LATTIMORE

Last day of the year and this is what the rumble in the jungle sounds like on many fronts: “Good riddance – 2019 was just the pits!” “Worked my butt off but did not reach my goals … sigh...” “Thank goodness 2020 arrives in hours – another chance to do it right.” Pressure on all fronts. The daily “Hire me to help you grow your bottom line” emails filling inboxes or Facebook pages for the last six weeks have been relentless, leaving many depressed with a looming sense of failu

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. It can be lonely as you dance to your own music on the fringes of what appears to be a symphony at larger companies with a broad reach, adequate headcounts with attractive benefits and deep pockets. As enthusiastic as you may be about your own business, the safety of a paycheck without risks and the comradery of a large group of people can feel like the siren’s call. Safety can be an illusion whether you are an entrepreneur or entrenche