The other building you can do in an economic downturn is building a business. There are lots of good reasons to start a business. It’s an opportunity to create eulogy lines, not just resume lines. A business becomes part of who you are, and not just something you do. Even if it fails, it’s something you’ll talk about and remember your whole life. You’ll have become a more insightful business person, a more seasoned professional. It forces you to get better at many different things.
