Workspace - Day 8 of 14 : The Two Frames

On the left: a framed poster that says CHALLENGES. A skier making their way through rough terrain. A bump in the road is either an obstacle to be fought or an opportunity to be enjoyed. It is all up to you.

On the right: a black card. Leap and the net will appear. A gift from Sylvia and Massimo.

I have had both of these for more than ten years. They have followed me through offices, moves, and seasons where I was not sure the business would survive. They stayed on the shelf because the message never stopped being relevant.

I founded Solpak with my savings and my house as collateral. Twice. There were years where I made less than I did as an employee. My wife asked me if I should go back to telecom. She was not wrong to ask.

I leapt. The net did not appear right away. But I kept building it while I was falling.

Every founder I know has a version of this moment. The moment where the obstacle and the opportunity look exactly the same. The difference is what you call it.

What is the leap you took that changed everything?