60 days ago I was in Miami visiting family before my daughter, Taj, and I headed back to Europe after our 3-month road trip around the United States. It was a difficult and turbulent time.
A week earlier, I was at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas attending RFDC, surrounded by restaurant industry friends who were all encouraging me to follow my heart and to continue building. Meanwhile, a few people close to me wanted me to find a stable job at a stable company.
I seriously considered it…
But I had investors telling me, “Whatever you do next, I’m interested.”
I had restaurant executives telling me, “You need to go build your vision, because the industry needs it.”
I had a team of people telling me, “Build something new, I’m in. Don’t worry about the money. We will figure it out.”
I had a network of followers reaching out and telling me, “Whatever I can do to help, just say the word.”
It felt like the universe had made up its mind for me. How could I ignore this inertia and go find a job with an established company? It felt like I would be letting so many people down. Most importantly, it felt like I would be letting myself down.
In December I posted my opening bank balance after opening my business account for High Margin. Investors have now started wiring funds. It’s real now. I don’t have the words to express my gratitude to all of you for helping me create this company.
I’m turning 49 on Saturday. Lots to do over the next 365 days before the big one.