Learning at Record Speed...
Wondering where I've been?
I can't believe I've made it! The learning curve has been tremendous. Funny thing is, learning how to do business, online or offline, is surprisingly like bringing your first baby home.
When you bring them home, you are excited, emotional and unsure of what you need to do. You actually would be scared to death if you had an inkling of what's really in store for you! But the truth is, as you immerse yourself in learning about how to care for this dependant infant, you sometimes come to points where you have glimpses of how much is still ahead of you. It is here where you get lost in self-doubt, or push yourself even harder.
Fortunately, most mothers and fathers have the instinct to keep going. Not so with business owners.
When I say 'I've made it', I mean I've overcome the immense task of learning the basics. Now I can confidently say I've heard most of it before. I am no longer soaking up every new piece of information that heads my way. Just as with mothering, I can now rely more on my own instincts from this point forward. Not to say I don't need more education - children and businesses are a constant learning experience. But I don't doubt my reactions and I can 'feel' when something's not right for me.
I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the truly supportive individuals out there. I have had the good fortune to have attracted clients who are honest and easy to work with. I am learning all the time.
So, now I am completely finished with babysitting. The kids have moved away. My own two children are adapting quite nicely to the more sedate environment. I have a business that is actually making money, and I'm making smart moves with my promotion of it that seem to be paying off.
Someday I will have a nice success story!
Keep up the hard work.
Shannon
I can't believe I've made it! The learning curve has been tremendous. Funny thing is, learning how to do business, online or offline, is surprisingly like bringing your first baby home.
When you bring them home, you are excited, emotional and unsure of what you need to do. You actually would be scared to death if you had an inkling of what's really in store for you! But the truth is, as you immerse yourself in learning about how to care for this dependant infant, you sometimes come to points where you have glimpses of how much is still ahead of you. It is here where you get lost in self-doubt, or push yourself even harder.
Fortunately, most mothers and fathers have the instinct to keep going. Not so with business owners.
When I say 'I've made it', I mean I've overcome the immense task of learning the basics. Now I can confidently say I've heard most of it before. I am no longer soaking up every new piece of information that heads my way. Just as with mothering, I can now rely more on my own instincts from this point forward. Not to say I don't need more education - children and businesses are a constant learning experience. But I don't doubt my reactions and I can 'feel' when something's not right for me.
I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the truly supportive individuals out there. I have had the good fortune to have attracted clients who are honest and easy to work with. I am learning all the time.
So, now I am completely finished with babysitting. The kids have moved away. My own two children are adapting quite nicely to the more sedate environment. I have a business that is actually making money, and I'm making smart moves with my promotion of it that seem to be paying off.
Someday I will have a nice success story!
Keep up the hard work.
Shannon
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