Who am I and why am I here? Well everyone has a story, and here’s mine. It’s not particularly unusual, but perhaps there are things here that you will relate to, help move you forward in getting to where you want to be.
I am a long time entrepreneur, mainly because I’m a terrible employee. I don’t like being told when to work, when I can take holidays, when I can take breaks, when I can’t stay home with a sick child. It stifles and frustrates me. Besides I’ve got strong opinions on what works and what doesn’t, and not all employers appreciate that kind of feedback.
Over the years I’ve gone through the duds (sunk with flames streaming from the wreakage) and successes that go along with it. I’ve been close to bankruptcy, living on cabbage and potatoe soup (anyone need the receipe?) and cleaning apartments in exchange for rent. I’ve built and sold businesses along the way and have ridden the wave, to where I am now.
I was, and continue to be fortunate to have mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs that have helped me along the way. I do not have a formal degree in business, my school has been the streets, the trade shows, online hang-outs, associations and bad employers. Hold on – bad employers you say? Yep I learned a lot from them too – mainly what to do if you want your business to fail.
I am also a mother of two young children who I have been raising while I’ve been building my work from home dream. Has it been easy? Well it’s certainly had its challenges but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My kid are the reason I do this. To be there for them, to perhaps teach them something about business, to show them how to create and achieve their goals & dreams.
So there’s my story, maybe you can relate to some of it. My attention is now focussed on helping others reach their dreams like I have. Living well – health, wealth and most of all living well with my family. What’s your definition of living well? Share your story here.
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