Hard Beginnings

"A hard beginning maketh a good ending"
Any of you who have started something knows the uphill battle of creating something worth hanging your hat on.
This past year has been my personal climb right alongside by best friend, Brian, having his own climb.  The two of us have developed curriculum for two different causes, shaken a lot of hands, written a lot of blogs, and dined with some of the finest Oklahoma and Kansas business leaders advocating our passions.
We both know it is very hard to bring a vision from a thought to a reality.  We also know that it is very hard to maintain a cheerful heart while doing it.  Sacrifice, lack of sleep, sometimes nausea are all part of the journey.  It is truly hard.
When do you know you've hit the "good ending?"
I believe when the hard has become a lifestyle and your eye is off the result and completely fixed on the love of the journey, the passion behind the journey - you fully alive.
Having a great idea is just that - a great idea.

Having a passion become a reality is where the good ending to a life well lived becomes a philosophical trophy for which there is no replacement.