This morning as I boiled a pot of water, I took a step outside and saw the sun rising through the fall leaves of a tree. Something about it really hit me; the tree, the sun, or maybe the idea that I am able to take time off of my work to really see the world around me.

I realized that my business is making me happy. Not happy like “I am happy I decided to do this” happy, but really deep down happy. Like “My life is fulfilled” happy. My business is letting me work on fun projects with great people and is providing all that I need to survive (that includes a lot of books to read). The best part about my business is that it is mine and all of the successes and failures are because of my choices.

I think we all lose sight of the real reason we start a business, to improve our lives and the lives of people we care about. My business has improved mine and it makes me happy.

Eric

Has your business improved your life? Would you ever give it up?