Ever taken on a project that feels way bigger than you can handle? If so, welcome to the wild world of entrepreneurship.
Running a small business has given us a full spectrum of emotions—joy, worry, anxiety, satisfaction, and let’s be honest… even fear. Oh, and our shoulders? Still paying the price.
Still, here we are.
Now, in our sixth year, we’re taking a moment to reflect and share a few of the things that have kept us (and keep us) standing strong.
Naturally, we’ll do it the best way possible: through movie lines.
#1 “Much to learn, you still have.”
Yoda, Star Wars.
Just when you think you’ve learned your lesson… surprise! You haven’t. There’s always room to make new mistakes—or repeat old ones.
The beauty of this Yoda wisdom? It captures that weird mix of anxiety and excitement you feel when you realize just how much there is still to learn.
#2 “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger.”
Eames, Inception.
Things might be going well—and that’s when the fear of losing it all sneaks in. This line? It’s our reminder not to let that fear freeze us. Dream big. Bigger.
#3 “Whatever you end up doing, love it.”
Alfredo, Cinema Paradiso.
If you’ve seen the classic Italian film Cinema Paradiso, you’ll remember this gem. It reminds us that we have the power to choose what we do—and we’re grateful for where we stand today.
#4 “You have to get lost before you find yourself.”
Margo, Paper Towns.
Perfect for those what-am-I-even-doing-here moments. Existential angst? Oh, we’ve been there. But trust—it passes, and it usually leads somewhere better.
#5 “There’s no place like home.”
The Wizard of Oz.
For remote work lovers like us, this one hits home. Literally. There’s nothing like working from your comfiest spot on Earth. And hey, if we get bored, there’s a whole planet out there to work from.
#6 “Trust me. Everything’s gonna be fine.”
Jack, Fight Club.
That scene where everything’s falling apart—and somehow, you’re still standing? Yeah, that’s us sometimes.
Whenever we face tough decisions, we always ask: What’s the absolute worst-case scenario? And we say it out loud. It helps us face the risks head-on and start thinking of ways to fix things if they go sideways.
And because optimism always wins, we’ll end with this: Everything will be fine. And if it’s not? We’ll fix it.