The document discusses various topics related to business ownership, including the risks and rewards, reasons people choose to work for others versus own their own business, and different options for becoming a business owner such as starting a new business, buying an existing business, or starting a franchise. It provides advice on how to reduce fear of failure, determine the right business model, develop short-term and long-term strategies, and suggests reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad to help with researching business ownership.

3. Why Own Your Own Business? What is it for you? Control Financial Security No More Layoffs Money Fulfillment Flexibility Independence SUCCESS

13. Suggested Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad Series by Robert Kiyosaki E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

22. Short Term Strategy Find a business you can get into where you will not fail The more research you do the more you improve the odds of success

23. Long Term Strategy The most important element: The business must give you the lifestyle you want and allow YOU to meet your goals Freedom, Recognition, Achievement, Control, Money, etc. (the things that YOU value the most)