I’ve just been reading the biography of Steve Jobs, the guy who founded Apple Computers.
What an amazing guy! He founded Apple; was booted out after making hundreds of millions of dollars; started NeXT Computers; went from boom to bust; bought into Pixar studios; succeeded hugely in a joint venture with Disney and made more millions; was brought back into Apple when the company bought NeXT; masterminded the iPod, the iPhone and, most recently the iPad; survived major heart surgery and continues to run the company.
What any small business owner can learn from this is that there is no such thing as failure provided you can pick yourself up, learn from your mistakes and move on – and that’s where a good business coach can be invaluable; providing an unbiased ear, a supportive attitude and a sounding board for new ideas.
