Who knew I'd make enemies

I used to think rap music was stupid. In fact, I still do. But I've come to appreciate one tiny slice of the otherwise banal repetition of ego, endowment, and experience with ladies and law. And that is the "payback" they give all their naysayers. Most rap songs have some sort of "To all those who said we won't make it, Fuck you." statement. Some mention to all the people who told them they wouldn't make it big, did little to help, or even actively tried to hold them back. I never thought much of those statements. Then I started a business.

I never thought people would be anything but positive. And 99% of them are. But a few through jealousy, envy, or just evil heartedness have made it obvious they want me and my business to fail. Some actually SAY it to my face. It's boggling. At first it was like an unexpected slap in the face. I remember hearing the first person wishing my company would fall off a cliff and thinking, "Are they really saying this to me?" Over the years I've become a little more used to it, but it's still amazing to hear. It still stings, but at least I can see the slaps coming now. They hurt less each time.

So to the company that wouldn't pay me, the agency that stopped doing business with me after I wouldn't sell out, the FAMILY that said it'd never work out and I should get a real job, the photographer that took advantage of my giving nature, and the couple of others who did less than nothing to bring down the company. I'm keeping a little list in my head for the "payback" statements. Expect to mentioned in a book, award speech, article, or company retreat.

You'll be remembered.