Stop Dreaming and Take the Risk

Each day we are breathing brings new opportunities to change direction in life.  We have the option to leave a mundane job, start a new business, choose a healthy lifestyle or read a life-changing book. Whatever you have been dreaming of, whatever has been keeping you up at night, whatever has you reaching for coffee at 2:00 a.m. to write down thoughts until the ink runs out or the pencil breaks, and each time the light bulb goes off -- ACT ON IT!  TODAY!  RIGHT NOW!  Stop overthinking and reach for that dream that is exclusively yours. It's waiting. We're waiting. 

On The Move!

Today is August 8, 2019.  Today is the day I decided I am going to be “all in” in terms of my businesses and my dream of financial freedom.  I follow Patrice Washington on You Tube, one of my “You Tube Mentors” and for those who have not heard of her, she is the “Money Maven” and the host of a life-changing podcast entitled “The RedefiningWealth Podcast with Patrice Washington”.  In Episode 97 entitled, “How All In AreYou Really?  -- she hosted Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition and founder/host of the podcast, “Women of Impact”.  This episode opened my eyes, not only in terms of what I was “not” doing to promote my gifts and my businesses but also how I was in my own way.  I enjoyed writing, teaching, and creating everything from on-line courses to refinishing a flea market find.  How could I marry this myriad of interests to build a profitable and sustainable business where the profits would quickly replace the income from my traditional J-O-B?  These have been constant questions for the past several years.  Only now, they keep me up day and night (i.e., I am writing this post at 8:30 a.m. sans sleep or caffeine).  I feel like Matthew McConaughey in the movie “Failure to Launch”.  Why do I have issues with execution?  Where is the courage to step out in faith?  After all, I have a fantastic group of mentors on You Tube!  “Not sure” is the only answer I have right now.  But in true Oprah fashion, “one thing I know for sure” -- starting today (after some sleep), every day, I will take steps “on the road less travelled” as I search for answers.  No more barriers, no more roadblocks or stop signs, no more fear – I’m on the move!

Brainfreeze Be Gone

Hello!  I hope you have "weathered" the wild arctic blasts that have been sweeping across the globe.  If you're like me, you've hibernated, binge watched a few good movies, ordered stuff from Amazon and drank lots and lots (did I say lots) of coffee.  My brain cells are still thawing out but the point is -- they are thawing.  I know it's well past the New Year and many of us have made resolutions to focus on getting "that business up and running".  Well, it's time out for resolutions.  It's time for roll-up-your-sleeves action.  No more dreaming and idle chit chat.  No more "I'll do it tomorrow".  No more "it'll keep 'til next week".  Let's get those ideas out of our heads and into the universe.  What is the "one thing" you can do to elevate your business to the next level?  Whether that one thing is a traditional idea, (sprucing up your website) or something a bit more innovative (partnering with a virtual assistant) -- try it -- no matter how small or scary.  Jot down an idea, write an ebook, design new packaging, create a podcast, or put a free course on You Tube -- pick one and do it.  Looking forward to hearing from you and much success!!!

Just Do It!

I know Nike is using a new slogan these days but "Just Do It" still gets me moving.  I had a number of unexpected interruptions last quarter but now I'm ready to begin again.  I've rested, taken notes, taken more notes, tossed around ideas and decided that it's best to "just do it."  So no more notes for now, grab that cup of coffee, get those ideas out there, sell something, build that website, fail forward, dust yourself off, and begin again.  If you keep at it (like I plan to), something amazing is bound to happen.  Keep me posted of your progress and much success in the New Year!!! ☕