You see in business people always want to knock you down, tell you it won’t work, it can’t be done, it’s impossible. Because people don’t like change. From the age of 16 I used to make thousands every single week selling on the market, then I lost it all, I built it all up again
when I got a bit older, then tried something else. And lost it all again. My life in business has been an absolute rollercoaster. I’ve had days we’re I’ve made tens of thousands of pounds. And made the mistake thinking that this will last forever. Haven’t adapted. And ended up
going skint. I’ve also had days we’re Ive lost every penny and not had £10 to put diesel in my van. But one thing I’ve always done. When I’m skint or when I’m flush. I’ve always gone out my way and found it. No matter what it may be, from selling stock on a market, to brokering
deals in the city being a middle man. Buying tea towels from a wholesaler an knocking on doors, to even walking round industrial estates asking companies if they want there vans washed. There is always an angle. You haven’t got to the be the best, you haven’t got
to be the cleverest. All you need to be is honest, hard working and willing to learn. I’ve learnt so much over the years of trading. Probably forgot half of what I’ve learnt. But I’m like a sponge. Continue every day. Learning, learning learning!! Never think your the best or
untouchable either. Because everything you build and work on can be lost or broken in the blink of an eye. I think myself so grateful that I went on The Apprentice because it has really help me build my platform and opened doors for me. But I don’t know it all. I still get
things wrong. Even this week. I’ve mucked up a big deal and ended up down on the week. What I’m getting at is..... You can be whoever you want to be. You can make your life better and build a future. Honestly. If you want to start a business or you want to change your career
or you’ve got an idea. DO IT!! Because things don’t just fall in your lap. They really don’t. Step up, take a risk. Try it. It might work. It might not. But if you really push yourself, if you really take that leap of faith and believe in it. Do it!! Because you’ll kick
yourself if you don’t. Don’t ever let people tell ya otherwise either. Good Luck you lovely people. Thomas x
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