“Being your own boss” is a common phrase and aspiration you hear thrown around the working world, but starting your own business isn’t all unicorns and rainbows. In fact, usually the entrepreneur will be met with a struggle around every corner.

Running a successful and profitable company is an incredibly trying experience that takes dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. But, we believe the entrepreneur should be celebrated. After all, the entrepreneurs are the ones that get up every day and make the world a better place for everyone else.

Here is an infographic that walks through some of the most common startup struggles that founders face on their way to being their own boss.