My name is Michael, and for months, I felt like my business was collapsing before my eyes. Customers stopped coming, sales dropped, and debts were piling up. Every day, I worried about how I would pay my suppliers, employees, and rent. No matter what I tried — discounts, promotions, or reaching out to potential clients — nothing worked. The harder I pushed, the worse things seemed to get.
I remember nights lying awake, staring at the ceiling, asking myself: Why is this happening? Why am I failing despite all my efforts? Friends tried to encourage me, but their words felt hollow. Family suggested I close the business and find a regular job, but that felt like admitting defeat. I had built this business with my own hands, and giving up was not an option, yet hope felt completely lost.…CONTINUE READING
