In the beginning of my entrepreneurship journey, I used to listen to podcast episodes from founders who were farther along than me.
From episodes about how not to pitch a billionaire to how to name your company (spoiler alert, you need a trademark), I stored every nugget of wisdom I could find, convincing myself it would come in handy for a rainy day.
In this episode, the podcast host described, in detail, the growing number of sleepless nights he and his partner experienced as their company grew in popularity and profit.
The thoughts that lived rent free in his head ran the gamut, from payroll to business taxes to intellectual property to those pesky subscriptions that all seemed to hit the bank account at the same time without prior warning.
The thoughts confounded me; I didn’t understand how, when one’s dreams were finally being realized, one could find themselves a state of constant agita and aggravation.
And while I didn’t get it then, I certainly understand the sentiment now.
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It was all about making an impact, changing the game, and perhaps, like many of our clients, disrupting the culture.
Now, when things are rolling, and it’s all becoming real, it’s time to remember why we started in the first place.
When the going gets tough, remind yourself, it’s not just about you.
It’s about the change we’re making, the lives we’re touching, and the legacy we’re building.
For example, when Firm for the Culture started growing in popularity, what kept me grounded was the belief that the work we do was not just about contracts and trademarks, or about the dance between legality and creativity.
It’s about something bigger, something grander—it’s about impact and transformation.
The work I am involved in, it’s not merely a profession; it’s a calling, a mission. It’s about safeguarding the creations, the innovations that echo the pulse of our culture.
So here we are, talking about the burdens of success, the hidden barriers we didn’t see coming.
It’s easy to get lost in the hustle, the responsibilities, the constant grind.
But let’s not forget, it’s about more than just dealing with the burdens—it’s about embracing the journey, learning from every challenge, and moving forward, one step at a time.
Because remember, it’s bigger than us.
It’s about making a difference, and doing it our way.
We atFirm for the Culture are here to guide, support, and walk alongside you every step of the way.
