Badwater

          Badwater basin is the lowest spot on in North America. For many years it was considered the lowest spot in the Western Hemisphere, but there a place was discovered in Argentina that was 60 or so feet lower. Badwater is appropriately located in Death Valley, Ca, likely one of the most inhospitable places on earth. By comparison, but totally not germane to this post, Mount Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States and it is only about 85 miles away.
          If last week was a valley, it was only a mountain valley, and this week is Badwater basin to last weeks mid level low. I found out this week that what was supposed to be 18 months to finish my business degree is now more likely to be three years plus. I was devastated and struggled the whole week.
         Despite the difficulties, I was able to speak to someone about some future investments and entrepreneurial opportunities. I was very excited even though a lot needs to happen before either of these ideas will come to fruition. Nevertheless, or perhaps because of, the difficulties faced earlier in the week, I was very, very excited to at least be moving in the direction of my dreams. It was a challenge to think positively and realize that movement and action do not depend on my degree. I need to be moving.
         If nothing else I was reminded this week of the need to keep moving. Slowing or even stopping due to despair or setback is a crime. Stop your whining and get to work.
         On my $100 challenge, I have my business plan fully underway, have my investor in place, have my financing complete and am currently building my customer base. Next week is our first day of work!