Im dismantling that entrepreneurship is not a job. Working for someone else ain't the only type of work there is. Even I have believed it for a long time. Now that I am working for myself I have to dismantle this notion. Thanks for this reminder.
Yes!. Entrepreneurship is real work. Working for yourself requires a different kind of discipline and vision, and it deserves the same respect. Glad you’re seeing it now. Keep going!
So good, Myleik. I will have to revisit this a few times.
“And safe isn't the safe you think it is.” Reading this made my eyes water. I have missed out on so much. Really needed this gut punch. Thanks so much.
When I started CURLBOX, I had never shipped more than a few boxes over my lifetime. The idea of getting products, repackaging them, and shipping them seemed like the tallest task. I made an appointment at a fulfillment company, and they closed all of the gaps. They knew exactly how to do it and made it seem SO EASY. Take a step.
"Your limits aren't carved in stone. They're drawn in sand, and the tide of your courage can wash them away anytime you choose."
I deeeeply resonated with this post and the one on lowering the bar because for the first time probably ever, I'm raising my prices while lowering the bar.
I tend to think charging that much is not for someone like me, but then a) I deliver and b) underpricing hurts me and my clients when we're half-way through and I'm functioning under-resourced.
Public speaking. I reached for a job outside of my comfort zone and landed it! (Yay!) Now I have to stretch past my limits and do presentations. Wish me luck 🖤🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing this piece!!!
This week, I’m dismantling the fear that I’m not smart enough or capable of having a career. I’m doing that by searching for a good online school, applying, and becoming a teacher. I’m passionate about education and teaching children and it’s time I stop making excuses and do it. Excellent writing Myleik! 👍🏽❤️
Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to think in this way. Entrepreneurship isn't easy while it has gotten easier-ish as time passes, but what I've struggled for a very long time with asking others for help. Help with anything - I've been taught to be so independent, and guess what it no longer serves me. This week I'm dismantling the idea that asking for help is weak. Asking for help is asking for help to grow which is where I am in my entrepreneurship journey. Thank you again!
I am going to start dismantling the wall of my fear of being seen. I moved to a new city & have been wanting to go to
social spaces to meet new people but psych myself out: ‘fear of being seen as awkward, a loner, etc’. How else am I going to meet people if i dont step out into my discomfort?
Im dismantling the need to rush through everything because I need to do as much as I can with the time that I have leading to increased feelings of anxiety and overwhelm , I crave inner peace and a slower cadence to my life that 47 year old me seeks as I process peri menopause, grieve the loss of both my parents last year etc joh just midlife
Im dismantling that entrepreneurship is not a job. Working for someone else ain't the only type of work there is. Even I have believed it for a long time. Now that I am working for myself I have to dismantle this notion. Thanks for this reminder.
Yes!. Entrepreneurship is real work. Working for yourself requires a different kind of discipline and vision, and it deserves the same respect. Glad you’re seeing it now. Keep going!
So good, Myleik. I will have to revisit this a few times.
“And safe isn't the safe you think it is.” Reading this made my eyes water. I have missed out on so much. Really needed this gut punch. Thanks so much.
My one small step is to research QVC & ask a connection I have some questions.
There you go!
Just been thinking I can’t do it. It’s too big
When I started CURLBOX, I had never shipped more than a few boxes over my lifetime. The idea of getting products, repackaging them, and shipping them seemed like the tallest task. I made an appointment at a fulfillment company, and they closed all of the gaps. They knew exactly how to do it and made it seem SO EASY. Take a step.
"Your limits aren't carved in stone. They're drawn in sand, and the tide of your courage can wash them away anytime you choose."
I deeeeply resonated with this post and the one on lowering the bar because for the first time probably ever, I'm raising my prices while lowering the bar.
I tend to think charging that much is not for someone like me, but then a) I deliver and b) underpricing hurts me and my clients when we're half-way through and I'm functioning under-resourced.
Yes! You're rebalancing into something that honors you and your effort and charging that much IS for someone like you.
Public speaking. I reached for a job outside of my comfort zone and landed it! (Yay!) Now I have to stretch past my limits and do presentations. Wish me luck 🖤🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing this piece!!!
OKaaaayyyyy! Wishing luck! I know you can do it.
Thank you!!!☺️
This week, I’m dismantling the fear that I’m not smart enough or capable of having a career. I’m doing that by searching for a good online school, applying, and becoming a teacher. I’m passionate about education and teaching children and it’s time I stop making excuses and do it. Excellent writing Myleik! 👍🏽❤️
First step taken. You CAN do it.
Thank you for the encouragement.
Well written. Thank you for sharing 💓
Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to think in this way. Entrepreneurship isn't easy while it has gotten easier-ish as time passes, but what I've struggled for a very long time with asking others for help. Help with anything - I've been taught to be so independent, and guess what it no longer serves me. This week I'm dismantling the idea that asking for help is weak. Asking for help is asking for help to grow which is where I am in my entrepreneurship journey. Thank you again!
Now we’re talking. People WANT to help you!
I am going to start dismantling the wall of my fear of being seen. I moved to a new city & have been wanting to go to
social spaces to meet new people but psych myself out: ‘fear of being seen as awkward, a loner, etc’. How else am I going to meet people if i dont step out into my discomfort?
How else? Something you can do is assume everyone is delighted to see you. IF you're going to do any psyching out, lean in this direction. ;)
Im dismantling the need to rush through everything because I need to do as much as I can with the time that I have leading to increased feelings of anxiety and overwhelm , I crave inner peace and a slower cadence to my life that 47 year old me seeks as I process peri menopause, grieve the loss of both my parents last year etc joh just midlife
I love this permission you're giving yourself to slow down and savor life, and sending you so much love re: the loss of your parents. Take your time.
‘The trade off for playing it safe is being stagnant’ 😔. I needed to see that today.
This was an excellent read, Myleik!
Thank you. 😊