An entrepreneur needs to have values. Values that are wholesome. Ronnie Apteker More Quotes by Ronnie Apteker More Quotes From Ronnie Apteker When someone stands you up for a meeting, sure, you have the right to be disappointed, and perhaps even angry. But you can't take it personally - they probably do it to everyone. Ronnie Apteker disappointedangrymeetings What is it about business that makes us laugh - when things go wrong, which they do all the time (why, I still wish I knew) then we need to laugh. Ronnie Apteker wishlaughingneeds When things go right (and they go right a lot - you just got to keep trying) there is nothing to really laugh about. Ronnie Apteker keep-tryingtryinglaughing There is reason to smile and celebrate when you win, but when you struggle, that is about laughter. That is the pathos that is rooted in all comedy. And business is full of pain and hardship and with that, laughter and release. Ronnie Apteker laughterpainstruggle I think most entrepreneurs would refer to themselves as "accidental". No one looks for stress and pain. You stumble on to it. Ronnie Apteker stresspainthinking No one looks for pots of gold, it just happens. Sure, some people are born with an incredible financial ability, and some people are natural salesmen, but creating a business, driving a venture, mobilizing an army, is not something you are born to do - it just happens, by accident. Ronnie Apteker creatingarmypeople I did apply to get a job, many times, but no one ever hired me. I think my hyperactive nature didn't score me any points, and I remember when I went for interviews, I would ask all the questions - this probably confused the people who were hiring. Ronnie Apteker confusedjobsthinking I battle to fall asleep at night. My mind races every other night. I have always been like this, for as long as I can reminder. Ronnie Apteker racenightfall I could actually do a lot more if I didn't have things go wrong. So, what I am trying to do now is stay light on the parasites. If you are not drained by anyone you can do way more. Ronnie Apteker lighttryingway Today, where you come from seems less and less important, as globalization is the new order. I prefer the old world. Ronnie Apteker importantorderworld I love making things, like software, and films, and laughter. And working with Gus Silber, to make the Funny Business book, has been a fantastic journey. Ronnie Apteker laughterjourneybook I am a bit of a workaholic, and I am still not sure what a "weekend" is all about. I love what I do, and I do what I love. Ronnie Apteker workaholicnot-sureweekend
