Robert May of Business Pundit yesterday posted a very insightful article "Why I Quit Entrepreneurship and Got a Real Job". The article is hitting the blogosphere big time and has reached the top ten list for today's most popular posts on del.icio.us. Robert said:

Entrepreneurship is difficult. No matter how smart you are, how well you plan, or how hard you work, there is still lots of luck and timing involved. If you ever consider making the jump, here are some things to think about.

1. Money matters
2. Nobody cares that you are smart or knowledgeable
3. Think about the intangibles
4. Short-term thinking can kill your company
5. Don't max out your credit cards
6. Know how you make money
7. Your estimates are wrong
8. You aren't your own boss
9. Industry contacts are important
10. You don't have any free time
11. Attack everything with enthusiasm
12. Acknowledge your mistakes
13. Keep your integrity
14. Deal with the possible consequences
15. Save your money
16. Start something on the side
17. Go it alone
18. Be ready to accept failure
19. Make sure you enjoy it
20. Train for it.

Pierre Cutler The Sacramento Executive (originally published on www.sacramentoexecutive.com)