When launching your own business, the growing pains are real. You literally feel every inch.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That doesn’t mean it’s not worth every bit of sweat. I was recently reading a piece @Michelle.Mekky wrote for @Forbes and it’s almost scary how spot-on the piece is. Meaning, we may not be as isolated in our struggles as we think - others out there are going and have went through it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The point of her article isn’t to deter you from pursuing the dreams you’ve been building alongside your 9-5. The purpose of the piece is to ensure you aren’t surprised and to prepare you for what’s going to be a steady uphill.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some of my favorite key takeaways:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. You’re on the clock 24/7 - and though finding time to take care of yourself seems like added stress, it’s actually essential. You aren’t going to function at 💯 if you haven’t slept for the past 5 nights or gotten to your daily meditation. You have a calendar for your meetings, use it for your yoga, meditation, massages, whatever you need (I love retail therapy 🛍) and stick to it. You wouldn’t cancel on your clients, don’t cancel on yourself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Relationships suffer. For those most important, give them the heads-up your life is about to become a whirlwind and that your commitments may get a bit more complicated. Let them know you will be in touch as best as you can. Those that support you, will keep inviting you to things and not become deterred when you can’t attend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. When you start out in the biz, mentors are plenty. As you continue on, they become more scarce. You’ve paved your own unique path and fewer may have experienced your experiences. Be diligent in finding your people. Look for the entrepreneurs wiser than you and stay connected.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. You can’t be fully prepared, otherwise everyone would do it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I HIGHLY suggest reading this article if you’re thinking about starting something, or already have. @Michelle.Mekky is a
#boss that’s walked the walk and who’s wisdom is worth the listen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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😘💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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