As many of you know, my daughter and I have been trying to start a business with the hope we can be up and running by late summer or early fall. I have posted information many times on Twitter and Facebook and given info about our Indiegogo campaign. We plan to donate 20% of our profits to Alzheimer's research a cause close to our hearts. We have lost many relatives to this dreadful disease.
I am not sure if many of you are confused, concerned, indifferent or in disbelief that we are starting a business in this economy. Small business still lives in this country. That is why they have small business Saturdays sponsored by American Express. That is why we have "Cash Mobs" all over the country. People are tired of big business and big corporations eating the little guy alive.
So, to the naysayers, I say fine. Think I/we are crazy. Think I will someday eat my words or hat. I may. I may not. All I know is that if you have something you believe in you should go for it. If there is a greater cause than "trying to get rich" that is even a better reason to go for it. Our cause is Alzheimer's!!
As of the first Indiegogo posting, several people have become different towards me. A change of attitude has been noticed and I fear it is because they believe I am asking them for or will ask them for large sums of money to start my business. The Indiegogo "goal" of $50,000 is a big, huge dream. We know that, we knew it when we went live with that amount. But they say if you are going to dream, dream big! I have never asked anyone to their face (except loan officers) for any money and I never will.
What I will do, is continue the campaign and post repeatedly for the rest of our campaign letting anyone and everyone know about it. If anyone needs more information I will be happy to explain. If you don't want to contribute and sign up for your "perks" of free brownies, coffee, t-shirts, etc. that is fine. I understand-the economy is bad, you have no money, you hate coffee and brownies, you won't wear t-shirts, you don't contribute to things online--I get it. Even reposting our posts can help by spreading the word to friends and relatives who may be affected by this disease and want to contribute or repost.
But, please-don't treat me differently when you see me, don't change the subject or walk away when you see me coming. If I talk about the startup, it is because I am proud to be working toward this goal. I am not any different than I was before this started, but now I have a bigger purpose in life. Thanks.
Thanks to T.K., E.W., L.T., J.R., J.E., B.M., J.M., J.Z., S.W., D.W., C.Z., L.N., D.T., J.G.,A.C.,M.J. for your kindness. Hugs.
This is why we do it.
a change of attitude
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