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• Hi Sam,
  It's a strange thing being in small business and as you say there are times when not having to be the master of everything that goes on could be a very nice thought indeed.
  My biggest challenges is learning and understanding certain aspects that I am not familiar with for example marketing which is so important and then deciding if the timing is right to introduce new products and the worst of course is justifying price increases.
  Personally I find that sometimes it is quite hard to stay focused and often realise how far I have drifted away from the target - of course being employed you know that you have one target not the whole business circle to concern yourself with so that can sound alluring and also knowing that regardless of your input and outcome your $$$'s are still going to be banked for you.
  On reflection, I definitely feel it's all okay I am happy with my circumstances and think I would rather be in my small business not stressed by someone else's demands. Plus no-one can make me redundant!
  Cheers have a great week everyone. Vanessa from CQ

• Hi Sam,
  You're certainly not alone - I believe every soloist get wobbly.
  To counter these feelings when & especially I'm getting too bogged in the day-to-day , I give myself a "Murdoch Day". What would Rupert do?
  Most all of my best ideas & insights come from getting my head out of the day-to-day & into the clouds.
  It feel likes being 2 people - the strategist & then the implementer.
  I also remember the comments of a former boss & now good friend.
  "I wish I had the guts & skill to be more like you & do it for myself".
  In recent times our team has grown somewhat, but I'll always be a soloist at heart.
  Rod Rod Tanks from London for a while

• Thanks Sam,
  After I start feeling robotic or 'wobbly', I schedule some sort of treat! It could be a new gadget, a catch up with someone interesting; or more recently some exercise.
  I know, if I don't reward me, the Universe won't. I even recently written a book, to keep me on a track of motivation! Danny Beran from Sydney; Australia

• I like the idea of a Murdoch day, the thought that even the best business people have bad days makes me feel a bit better about things when I am low.
  Having everyone come to you and expect you to have the answers, thats also quite hard, Im getting good at faking confidence. Adam Randall from Adelaide

• It's always comforting to know that even the most successful business people have their wobbly days! To help myself I've created a "wonderwall" of inspirational quotes in my office. The one in the centre says: "why am I doing this?" Whenever I have a wobble, that's usually the first one I zone in on. Asking myself that question reminds me loud and clear that I'm going solo because it means I'm not restricted by anyone else's agenda, lack of creativity, lack of motivation or passion, I have the freedom to work when I want, where I want and take my business in any direction I choose. It's fabulous and I wouldn't swap it for anything in the world and I think the low moments provide us with the opportunity to stop and remind ourselves just how lucky we are :) Karen Moloney from Cronulla

• I was apprehensive at first how was I going to cope with not having the regular monthly income and interaction with the business world. Yet, I am healthier, less stressed, more productive, more positive, choose my own course, follow my goals & ambitions and have free time to do what I want whenever I want. I am more motivated than I have ever been. I am doing volunteer work, that is opening doors and bringing in rewards in other ways. I am not exhausted mentally & physically and have more time for my family & friends. I remember a friend saying hey remember we are all working to do what you are doing now! Wendy from Goolwa

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