There are no shortcuts. NONE.

Even when I had nothing, I had everything. Because I love to compete.

Only morons start a business on a loan?

If it had anything to do with the PC or networking industry I was on top of it. I bought manuals. I read every book and magazine. Then I would get involved with industry conferences and put myself out there.

Expect the unexpected, and always be ready - everyone has inside them what it takes to be successful. You just have to be ready to unleash it when the opportunity presents itself.

Those back-to-back experiences confirmed what I already knew: That I was a shitty-ass employee and I'd better start my own business.

Information is power. Particularly when the competition ignores the opportunity to do the same.