In my case failure was not an option and I didn't have a back up plan. Looking back I don't recommend starting that way, but when you have no choice you do what you have to. Like Bill, I started a business for myself out of necessity...basically I had to find a way to make my self some money and I was the only person hiring late 2008, early 2009.

Hooktowin hit on another unforeseen issue and that's the personal journey. It really is an exercise in self development as much as it is business development.