build your beautiful self

I have been self-employed for several years now. It is not for the faint of heart, that is certain. Along the way I have met so many amazing people and learned so much about what it takes to make it in this realm. I am not going to go into the cheerleading mode, the direction that most take saying you can do everything and anything you want because the truth is, a lot of us can’t.

Coming from a place of experience, this is one tough ass hustle. You have to have courage and mental drive. The failures can be devastating and one can get lost in the depression of not accomplishing what they originally set out to do. “It looks so easy, I’m sure I can make it happen” rolling through the front of your mind, you set out on a journey to make said “it” happen. Bumps and bruises along the way get tougher and tougher to deal with. Only the strong survive. It is a grind and a testament to your true nature. How much are you willing to give to make your dreams happen?

I started down this path many years ago. I have had so many times where things went extremely well and a mountain of other times when things went wildly wrong. Building myself up to the highest stature was easy in my world, but the downside nobody knows. I have made many things happen in wonderful ways. I have acquired a solid foundation of knowledge and a boat load of experience. I have learned from my mistake, mourned my loses, felt the blows and celebrated the successes. Ah the life of an entrepreneur. Some of us free spirits have had the easy way. The appearance of all that we touch turns to gold. I know that those people experience the highs and lows as well, but you would never know it.

As I sit here reflecting this morning, as I do most mornings, I decided that I would put down the words of how I am feeling. Dealing with the past issues in business can be very tough and sometimes getting through them would seem like a miracle right here on earth. I reflect on the compliments I receive from sources that I never thought would be complimentary and I realize the impact I have had in such small ways. I have gone down the road looking for my true calling. Have tried so many options. I have found the things that absolutely don’t work and I am looking forward to the future. It makes me think and want to share.

I started down the path of the most money to be made. I put all of my heart and soul into making this avenue of business work. Yes I have had success and yes I also learned that I just don’t want that kind of hustle. The cost of mistakes can be just as high as the profit that can be made. Onto to the next big thing. Combining the big money makers with another option that is in the same wheelhouse as the last, however profits are smaller so doing more of these are required to make the money. The risk is significantly less than the latter. Eureka! I have found a great opportunity and it is working for me. Now in comes the fact that I have to work my butt off, and not every deal is a great deal. It gets tougher to sell when it isn’t a great deal. The grind is real.

Then the next big thing. It is still along the lines of the last two only it requires a little work to get started and will generate residual income hopefully for a lifetime. I think of all the ways to increase revenue in these ventures and I am excited. These opportunities have come to me by manifestation of relationships. There is no way I could have made the next two chapters in my life happen if it weren’t for the people in my life that I have affected in a positive way. Every time I am presented with an opportunity that I see as a very successful venture I ask the question: Why me?

We sit and have long conversations over coffee and they all bring up the fact that they want to help me make this happen.Obviously I know that they want to help me because they see the financial gain for themselves, but the commentary around that is that they want to do this with me over the others they have spoken with. I am overcome with happiness from the statements they put out there so I ask them the question. It reaffirms the belief in myself.  I am fortunate to have developed these types of relationships. They stem from being me being the authentic version of me. The real me, vulnerable, aggressive, strong, confident, and genuine.

Onto the next chapter and giving up the old, I feel overwhelmed with a sense of things to come and I am so looking forward to the bright future ahead. I was meant to connect with people in this world. I radiate a positive energy that people can’t help but absorb. I realize now that everything I do has to involve connection and influence. If I can help one person be happier in the course of my day, I am successful.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!