Nagging Opportunity?

For more than 3 years, I've had this nagging feeling that I'm supposed to (nicely stated) tell corporate America where to stick it and start my own business. The idea of taking on such a venture excites me to no end. I suppose having an entrepreneurial father with a successful business has a LOT to do with it... but I've also seen what it has done to him (and our family). It's not all fun and games. In fact, it's a lot of MISSED fun and games. My dad spent most of my childhood working. He missed all the softball/basketball games, dance/piano recitals, etc. and we rarely ever went on a true family vacation. Do I resent any of this? No. I understand it now. However... it makes me appreciate the entire experience a lot more. I know I want to try to do things differently with my hypothetical family someday.

All that said, I know I have what it takes to start and run my potential business. The problem is, I have this problem with pulling the trigger on it and getting started. For some reason, nothing I want to 'do' is deemed 'good enough' in my mind. I have been blessed (and cursed) with this ever-questioning mind. When I find the pros of a situation, I instantly look for the cons. I need the full story. I suppose I can thank (and curse) business school for that. And while it's definitely a good thing to see things from more than one side, it makes it quite difficult to say, "To hell with it!" and jump into a business start-up head first.

Alas, I am itching and ready to start my own story. I've been fortunate enough to see my dad in action my entire life. It's my turn now. I want to do something that I can truly be proud of and at the end of the day say, "Yup, I did that. And the world - and my family - is better off for it."

Now... if only I can nail down an idea and run with it.