Being an entrepreneurial-minded person, I tend to have a lot of ideas. My mind is full of dreams for myself and the life I want to create for my family and me. As I continue to think of ways to make a greater impact while fueling my passions, I find my mind drifting off and… Continue reading Dream
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Go with it
If there is anything I have learned from this journey through self-employment, it is that you have to go with the flow. You can plan and plan on one path and then, poof, you figure out a different plan that makes more sense. Following your dreams is all about being open. You have to be… Continue reading Go with it
Hopes and Dreams
In talking with some ladies who I am in a networking group with this morning, the topic of life direction and purpose was brought up. One woman was talking about the pressure her son is under to have a path clearly laid out and chosen upon his high school graduation. She was not applying this… Continue reading Hopes and Dreams
Joy
We all want to be happy right? We all want to find joy in everyday things. Some days this is harder than others. Some days you have to fight for it. But, what happens when you stop fighting for joy? You may think that it is ok to go about your day and the rest… Continue reading Joy
Be honest
It can be really hard to be truly honest with yourself. Often times we think we are honoring what we desire, but are not being completely honest. Why? Because honesty is scary. Being honest with yourself means you are facing harsh realities. It could mean a change that is uncomfortable and frightening. It could mean… Continue reading Be honest
Becoming the best
Do you ever feel like you have to be the best at something to succeed at it? I know I do. I keep feeling like I should give up in specific areas of my life because I have not mastered it. I get caught thinking that if I am not perfect or the best, then… Continue reading Becoming the best
Motivators
We all have different reasons for doing things. Everyone is motivated by different things. For my husband, he is motivated by rewards and social interaction. When it comes to running, he is driven by the reward he will get after accomplishing his goal, like beer and going out with friends. For me, I am motivated… Continue reading Motivators
Start small
All too often as entrepreneurs, we set lofty goals for ourselves. Sometimes, when we set said goals, we don’t even know the path by which to attain these goals. We simply start. No significant accomplishments come from doing all the work right at once. It takes time to build a business, muscles, and knowledge. You… Continue reading Start small
Energy and Persistence
“Energy and persistence conquers all things.” - Benjamin Franklin I am a huge believer in this quote. I think that anything is possible if you can work hard and never give up. A couple weeks ago I managed to accomplish a weeks worth of work in just two days. I had the energy and the… Continue reading Energy and Persistence
Action
“Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”- Dietrich Bonhoeffer I have talked a lot about the connection between our thoughts and actions. I have stated many times that actions happen as result of our thoughts and reactions to situations. However, the quote above makes a different point. While I still believe… Continue reading Action