Here is a great article about mistakes not to make with a start up company. He is an app developer but the points he makes are widely applicable.
http://www.softwarebyrob.com/2011/11/02/9-ways-to-decrease-your-chance-of-bootstrapping-a-successful-company/?t=1320899115
Do you stop and count your blessings? It is so easy to just focus on the negative aspects. Here is a light-hearted reminder that you have positive things in your life
http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/72859/12-Things-Entrepreneurs-Should-Be-Thankful-For.aspx
So be thankful for what you have got. In fact, say thank you a lot.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220770
