You remember a few weeks back I suggested you set clear intentions for what you'd like to accomplish by the end of the summer to avoid that all too common phrase - Ohmigosh! Where did the summer go?! (If you missed that issue, go here.)

So, I followed my own advice and made a list, which included a trip to Sea World. My husband had never been to there, even though there's one right in our backyard, so off we went to see Shamu, the killer whale, beluga whales, dolphins and, of course, enjoy some rides - the Steel Eel, the Great White...

If you know me at all, you'll know that even a day at Sea World brings thoughts of you and your business. I thought, sometimes our businesses feel like we're on a roller coaster. Our business begins to take off, climbing upward. The ride up has awesome views and endless possibilities. There's great anticipation of what lies ahead, and then, seemingly without warning we're plumeting downward. Just as a groan escapes, we're jerked upward into an overhead spiral and hurled immediately into a corkscrew before we have time to let out another scream.

Sound like your business at times? Whether we choose to experience it with hands in the air or gripping the bar with our eyes closed, having someone beside us who's been there before sure makes it more fun and when it seems we've gotten the wind knocked out of us, they can help us recover and prepare for that next loop.

To see if it makes sense to have someone in the seat next to you, read on...