Busted!

It didn't last very long. In just over a year. Some say it was expected. Some say it was a wrong move.

Perhaps the signs were obvious from the very start. It was all there, laid out in front. Everyone else saw them. All but me. Too blinded by pride. Too blinded by ignorance. Too soon did the issues crept up. Too little was done. Too inexperienced.

But I say, it was a lesson well learned. Among others:

• Always listen to your own instincts and stand your ground. Never let others influenced you, no matter how convincing they can be.
• Understand the winds of change in market trends. Catch the wind while it still blows. 
•  Don't jump into a decision without in depth facts and statistics. Real extent.
•  Never let someone inexperienced to dominate and pull the strings. Never ever.
• Make sure all the talk is being walked. Or else tell them to shut the hell up.
• Remove all incompetent shareholders from operations the soonest possible. They are best just being "sleeping".

Looking back, perhaps things could be a little different had the above been addressed sooner. There is no such thing as "let's wait and see" or "it would get better". Waiting in business means losing. Losing out on competition. Losing out on opportunities. Losing out on cash. That's one thing that ought to be kept in mind.

I would still say it was a good try. It brought new insights. It changed my perception of people. I believe I still have much to learn.

Although it didn't turn out favorably, at least I gave it a shot.