Starting and owning your own business is an emmense challenge. From personal experience, everything SkyHigh has said is true. You are never free from work, without you there is no business. On the other end of the spectrum, owning a business (once successful) is a great thing!

I have been fortunate enough to pursue a business that is related to aviation, yet recession proof. Sounds unbelievable, I know. I may not have the opportunity to fly a big fancy airliner, but being the "captain" of an airplane I own while making a living is much more attractive to me. Just my opinion.

Whatever your dream may be, chase it. Get the advice of those around you, but in the end its up to you to take that first step.

Best of luck to all pursuing the dream of becoming a business owner!