I decided at 14 I was going to be a full-time musician.

Because of this, I knew:

• I'd never have a job
• I'd never have a salary
• I'd never have insurance
• I'd never have a boss
• I'd have no security - no guarantees
• Nobody would help me - I'd have to bootstrap everything myself
• Fighting against apathy and gatekeepers would be a constant struggle
• I'd have to be one-in-a-million brilliant to achieve this incredibly difficult goal

But I was psyched about this! This was my dream-come-true scenario. I told everyone I was going to be a successful musician.

And I did. I worked nonstop. I started touring profitably when I was 18. Moved to New York City. Did whatever it takes to make a living as a musician. When I was 27, I bought a house in Woodstock with the money I made touring. I was living the dream.

Today, the amazing Carla Lynne Hall asked me why I chose the entrepreneur path instead of the 9-5 job mindset.

But look at that list, up top, again. It all applies to entrepreneurs, as well.

If you decide to start your own company, you're not going to have a job, boss, or guaranteed income. It'll be a constant uphill struggle, without help from anyone.

No wonder I fell into being an entrepreneur so naturally.

All those negatives are my dream-come-true scenario.