It's Never Worked Before, Why Now?

I first came out of the entrepreneurial closet in 2007. I didn't know what the word meant, yet I had been one years prior to learning what it meant.

In 1995, I ran a popular church sports league with multiple programs.

It failed.

In 1997, my brother and I shifted our musical style and started a rock and roll band. We grew in popularity very quickly, it wasn't a matter of "if" we would be signed by a major label, it was a matter of "when."

It failed.

In 2007, after sharing my vision of creating a myspace for recreational athletes, my buddy said, "you're an entrepreneur." I looked it up and embraced it ever since. Together we built our social network for recreational athletes.

It failed.

In 2012, I met two very talented software engineers. We created an incredible audience engagement web application for sports teams and venues. Our beta clients included the Atlanta Hawks and the Marriott Hotel. Things were looking up.

It failed.

Often times a thought will enter my mind, “what makes now different? It’s never worked before, why now?”

I don’t really have an answer to myself other than, “how will I know?” How will I know if it’s different without trying?

When I say, "it failed," I don't mean "I failed." There are only fond memories of what I've done. In fact, I wouldn't change a thing. For me, success is in the activity of doing what you are passionate about.

The joy is in the journey.

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