Escape

ESCAPE THE FOUR STAGES OF BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR ANIK SINGAL Amazon Kindle Edition eSCAPE Copyright @2018 by Lurn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or any other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, at the address below. Lurn, Inc. 2098 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 www.lurn.com ISBN-13: 978-0-9972079-5-8 Dedication I always find this to be one of the hardest parts of writing a book. There are so many amazing people in my life who’ve inspired me throughout my Entrepreneurial journey. There are so many who have mentored me. Most importantly, there are so many who have supported me through both the good times and the bad - without you, I wouldn’t still be standing. Although I couldn’t possibly name everyone, I want to do my best to recognize all of the people who have made it possible for me to chase and achieve my dreams. To God: Years ago, you handed me a purpose and told me to go forth. It was like someone handing me a brand new life. Since then, you’ve provided me with all of the support that I’ve needed to help myself grow both as a person and as a professional. I’m constantly in awe of how you break down my obstacles and remove all hurdles. I’m blessed that you chose me for this mission. Thank you. To my parents, Balwant and Anita Singal: I feel like I have an unfair advantage in life with you as my parents. You’ve taught me what true love is, the value of hard work, how to be persistent and how to always strive to be the best. Mom, Dad, you’re the best. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for me. To my amazing wife, Andrea: I’m amazed at how you put up with my craziness on a regular basis. It’s no wonder that my entire life turned around the day you said “yes” to marrying me. It’s not luck; it’s design. You were what I needed to truly complete my life. Thank you for always standing strong beside me. Thank you for always taking care of me. Most of all, thank you for loving me and supporting me no matter what. To my sister and brother-in-law, Kazal & Pyush Bahl: I think back to when I was sick in the hospital for weeks and months. Not a moment went by when you weren’t by my side. I know what you both have sacrificed in your lives to support me. Thank you so much. You are truly the best siblings I could have wished for. With you, I know one thing - someone always has my back. To my crazy nephews, Ronak & Niam Bahl: From the 9:00 p.m. Facetime calls where we have “silly face” competitions to the moments when you scream in excitement when you see your uncle go on stage, you two are a true inspiration to me. I am inspired to think that you may look at me as a role model one day. You two make me laugh more than anyone in the world. To my rambunctious family in India – Colin, Letty, Abigail & Tania: I can feel your prayers all the way from India. Thank you for all you do for me. Thank you for always making me smile when life is tough. Thank you for always showing me just how lively life can be. Thank you for constantly reminding me what really matters in life. To my Gucci Gang group of friends – Jimmy, Jon, Fred, Dan, Rito & Ratan: I remember watching Good Will Hunting once and being jealous of Matt Damon’s friends. They would do anything for him. They always had his back. Today, I realize that I got exactly what I wished for. No matter what it is, when it is, or what it requires, you guys always support me and lift me up. Thank you. To my Lurn team: I don’t even know where to start. From my mood swings and craz