To be able to get what you want out of life, you must truly be willing to put in the effort and work for it.  I knew what I was getting into when I decided I wanted to start my own company, but I have to admit that it has turned out to be some serious work to get it going.  Now I'm seeing a few new clients and things are looking like they might be tying together and I can see where this will take me.  Take this advise from me, if you want anything in life, make sure it is truly what you want, then go out and just work for it, do it, it's totally possible.  People asked me why I'm so determined sometimes and it's really because I truly believe that anything is possible if you're willing to put in a little elbow grease.  Sorry bout the philosophy, but once in a while it just takes over:)