Goonies Never Say Die — The Wisdom of Mikey Walsh

I’m a Goonie. I’m always looking for a new adventure in life and at work. I don’t always fit in, however. I don’t follow trends, I follow my gut. I don’t know why I’ve committed my life to investing and entreneurship. But when I see someone with a dream I want to help them pursue it. I want to see great ideas come to life. And I want to make my mark on the world. But pursuing your passion is a lonely road. At every turn there are naysayers and rejection. No one gets our ideas at first. Why don’t we just get a regular job? Why don’t we just sit and watch TV and hang out? Because we can’t. There is something inside us pushing us forward. How do us Goonies stay with it? I’m constantly searching for strength on this lonely road. But I’m not alone. And I’m inspired by some of the wisdom of the greatest Goonie ever, Mikey Walsh, played with Oscar worthy passion in the 1985 film by Sean Astin. Here are a few pieces of classic wisdom to fuel us on our journey as a Goonie.