With over 35 years as an interiorscaper I sometimes wish I had done some things back at the beginning that I didn’t do.  One of those things is that I had  kept some sort of journal documenting the highs, the lows, the pure adventure of the journey. 

Starting a business is often not a very well planned out exercise and years later when we stop and contemplate how we got to the point we’re at, we are amazed.  How I wish I had had the foresight to write at least some it down.  Who for?  Well, first for my own amusement and amazement, then for my family particularly my kids.  And, then for the others in the company who come after me and just maybe, for the new entrepeneur.

No two Journeys are Alike.  That;s for sure. But, there are lessons to be learned and wisdom in the experience.  Jobs you’ve gotten, people you’ve met and who have made a difference, awards won, speaking engagements whether local or at a national level.  And life lessons learned.  What you could have done sooner or not at all.  Yours is a great story to tell.  This industry is heavy on the entrepeneur side and is the story of the American Dream of being your own Boss and you are living the Dream.  Oh, its not easy and most of us will never be Millionaires but what a great ride!

So, I encourage you to start now, today, even if you have already been in business for a few years.  Stop at Barnes and Noble or Borders and pick up one of those nifty books with a ribbon place mark.  Pick one with a really neat cover and begin.  Or, if you are more of 21st Century type, log on to your computer and have at it.  It doesn’t have to be a daily exercise.  Possibly every week or month is all you need to document the journey.  Or it may be something you reserve for vacation or travel times.  Maybe it just happens once or twice a year.  But do it and I guarantee you that at some p0oint in time in the far future, you will thank me.