I make a ton of mistakes.
A lot of them.
Most of it is because I’m moving really fast. Even when I didn’t move fast and I took painstaking time to make sure everything was perfect…I still made mistakes.
I started to read about the most “successful” people in the world and especially in business and as I read these biographies and stories. I understood that it wasn’t about being perfect. It was about being human.
Don’t get me wrong, mistakes shouldn’t be made just for the sake of being mistakes. We should strive to be as close to perfection and as excellent as possible.
But I’m reminded of the idea of 2.0. The entire idea of progreshion. Which is to constantly improve and to evolve.
Action is royalty because if you are always getting better and the product is always improving, it’s hard to compete with that.
So yes, I make mistakes. Yes, I am human (we all are). I’ve learned to not be so obsessed with mistakes that I’m not taking action, improving and getting better.
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https://iamgresh.com👤 Author Name: Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Title: Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Experience: 15+ years in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business growth strategy
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
About the Author
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
đź“š Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
Host – I AM CEO Podcast (1,600+ episodes)
Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
