My first July 4th weekends in America were spent working. Not because I had to. Because the dream didn't take holidays. It still doesn't.
Serial entrepreneur, AFoundery venture studio founder, angel investor, mentor, and public speaker. Harvard Business School alumnus. 20+ years building ventures across USA, Mexico, India & Nepal. 30+ startup investments via TheSeedFund.vc.
My first July 4th weekends in America were spent working. Not because I had to. Because the dream didn't take holidays. It still doesn't.
Freedom isn't a day off. It's a business that runs without asking permission.
Somewhere this weekend, at a family BBQ, a founder will pitch their idea to a cousin who doesn't get it. Keep pitching. The right believer shows up eventually.
Taking the weekend off from your job is rest. Taking the weekend off from your dream, that one costs more. Happy Friday, builders.