A seminal 90s DJ, an Irish fisherman and a tattoo.

Andrew Weatherall's mantra became the motto for my own leap from corporate life to running my own business.

If you're stuck, scared of what comes next and wondering whether to jump, here's what I've learned about failing, sailing and getting on with it.

What does riding a longhorn have to do with independent consulting? A lesson in fear, bravery, and the quiet grit behind building something of your own.