Congratulations! It sounds like you're in a great position.

Your responses suggest a high level of personal and emotional readiness for your next chapter. You've clearly taken the time to think deeply about your identity outside of the business and have proactively addressed many of the emotional aspects of letting go.

You have a strong sense of purpose for your future and have built a resilient support network around you. This is a wonderful foundation for a smooth and fulfilling transition, allowing you to secure your legacy with confidence and peace of mind.

You're on the Path, and That's a Great Place to Be.

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on these important questions. Your answers suggest you're in a very common and thoughtful stage of your journey. You’re aware that the future is on the horizon, but like many successful founders, you're deeply connected to the business you've poured your life into.

It's completely normal to feel a mix of curiosity and uncertainty at this point. You may have started to imagine what life after the business could look like, but the day-to-day demands of running it make it difficult to find the space to plan. This often leads to feeling a bit stuck—knowing you need to move forward, but not being quite sure how.

This is a crucial moment. Recognizing these feelings of uncertainty is the first and most important step toward creating a future that feels both secure and fulfilling. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Thank You for Your Honesty. This is Where the Journey Begins.

Taking this quiz required courage, and we want to start by acknowledging that. Your answers suggest that your business isn't just a career; it's a core part of your identity and your life's work. The idea of stepping away likely feels overwhelming, distant, or even a little threatening right now.

Please know that you are not alone in feeling this way. Many of Essex's most dedicated founders are so focused on the here and now that there's simply no space left to think about the future. When your business relies on you completely, it's natural to feel that your legacy is secure as long as you're there.

But this feeling of being indispensable is also a sign that your legacy is at its most vulnerable. The good news is that acknowledging this is the most important and often the hardeststep.

You don't need a plan today. You just need a safe space to start a conversation. Let's find a time to talk, not about spreadsheets or exit strategies, but about you and what you've built.