This was the shitty and extremely tiny studio I lived in Boulder, Colorado from 2010-2011.
It was a tiny place where I started to execute my dreams. A period when I decided to change my life completely, sell everything I had, and apply for Boulder Digital Works.
I took a big risk and it was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
As we roll into 2014, stumbling upon this picture has a special feeling of accomplishment combined with the perception I had to fail so many times before things started to work out (and certainly will in the future).
It's time to hustle.
Growing up, personally or as a corporation, is extremely painful. In change management, about 35% of the people will churn out. No pain, no gain.
If immigrant-founders knew the difference it makes to speak excellent English, they would be working harder at it. You must be fluent if you want to succeed.
Shoe Dog, the recently published book by Phil Knight (Nike's founder), is a fantastic read that demonstrates how challenging it is to build a global business.
