I'd like to talk about a decision made by a friend of mine that I strongly disagreed with. She decided to quit her stable job and start her own business. I think it was a risky and impractical decision.
She made this decision after attending a motivational seminar where the speaker encouraged everyone to follow their passion and take risks. She was inspired by the speaker's words and believed that starting her own business was the only way for her to achieve true happiness and success.
However, I disagreed with her decision for several reasons. Firstly, she had a well-paying job with good benefits and job security. By quitting her job, she would be giving up a stable income and putting herself at financial risk. Starting a business is always risky, especially in the early stages when there is no guarantee of success. I felt that she should have considered the financial implications more carefully before making such a decision.
Secondly, she had no prior experience or knowledge in running a business. While she was passionate about her idea, passion alone is not enough to ensure success. Running a business requires a lot of skills and expertise, such as marketing, finance, and operations. I felt that she should have taken the time to gain some experience and knowledge in these areas before diving into entrepreneurship.
Furthermore, I felt that she was being unrealistic in her expectations. She believed that her business would become an overnight success and that she would be able to live a life of luxury and freedom. However, the reality is that most businesses take years to become profitable, and even then, there are no guarantees. I felt that she was setting herself up for disappointment and failure by having unrealistic expectations.