Compromises

I have had to make a number of compromises regarding this venture, each one I thought chipped away at the vision. To help you understand my frame of mind, I have a 2 year old son named Maxwell Christian. I love him dearly and would never think of compromising my job as a parent. In the same respect, I have a two year old daughter named Maxwell Christian & Co., they are siblings in my eyes. Thinking of the company in that manner caused unnecessary frustrations and slowed the startup process. I am a stubborn, persistent individual when it comes to my goals, which in moderation is needed to be successful. Left to my own devices, I'll attempt to force a round peg into a square hole, not good. The time and energy used to repeatedly bang my head into the same wall can be better utilized in other areas. I was a bad parent to the company, holding it back to keep my selfish vision alive. Eventually, I realized that compromises are needed to keep the company afloat, manageable, and within targeted goals. Its growth is dependent upon control, less is more. It is to be shared and added to by many individuals; to control it is to stifle its growth. Today, I see myself more as an Air Traffic Controller, preparing the company for takeoff.