I'm a tortoise. There, I've stated it. I'm a slow adopter when it comes to new company concepts. While other small company owners fast to execute and integrate ideas, I like to hang back and consider them.
My mom used to affectionately describe me as a turtle because at swim lessons, while the other kids excitedly leapt right into the pool prepared to start, I stood near the edge, waiting. I wasn't afraid of the water. Rather, I was taking time to prepare for the event. Then, when I was all set