When the door u've been knocking finally swings open, u don't ask why, u just run through. That is the simple fact. No one is here to make it comfortable for you, no one is here to appreciate your moping. So this is my advice for you: take a minute for yourself, put on ur best gracious voice, find a way to wear a smile, and then come into the conference room, ready to thank the equity partners for giving you this opportunity. Because what is given can quickly be taken away.