Yes this is true, that being patient reaps rewards. I kept going with my business for over 10 years now, and meantime have seen many others who left the industry to find other jobs. Though I would like to add that for those who are just starting out in their business, it is better to keep their day job and work on the business at the same time, and until the business picks up then they can quit their day job to focus more on their business. This will take away the anxiety of stability for them during the transition from working for someone to being self employed.