The Raw Truth: Running a Business is Like Giving Birth

All you parents will understand this—especially mothers. Running a business is like giving birth to a child.

You need to be patient with it. It is going to be trying. You will shed tears. There will be moments you will want to give up.

Don’t Make This Big Mistake

This is why it’s crucial to have systems in place from the very start. Don’t wait a year, or until you make your first profit, to start creating order.

This is a BIG mistake many entrepreneurs make. They love to “wing” their business, or as we call it, use “parlour thinking.”

It All Comes Down to Mindset

We always come back to this: MINDSET. The way you think about your business is the way it will be. The same goes for the way you speak about it.

You must act like you are a success (not a snob, eh?). Always VISUALIZE your business and yourself where you WANT to be.

Some people call that false hope, but it is not. Visualization helps you keep FOCUS and PUSHES you to the NEXT LEVEL.

My Personal Climb Back Up

Most people watch me and think I’m doing so well. But for the past year and a half, we were at our low. We are now climbing back up.

I told my husband many times, “I want to give up.” He would always say, “Running a business is a risk. You gotta stick to it because you will be miserable back in the working world.”

That was so true. In the working world, I felt empty—like I wasn’t doing what I should be. When I’m up and about with entrepreneurs, it is so rewarding and enlightening. It’s a feeling that lifts you up for days.

I am overjoyed when clients succeed and pass their set goals. It feels like my achievement, too. Life is too short; you need to celebrate everything. That’s my philosophy.

Building a Legacy, With Thanks

This year, for my business and myself, was incredibly educational and life-building—from building my family house to building a LEGACY for my business.

I had the best support from:

• My husband
• My siblings and my dad
• My awesome children
• My new sister-in-law, Safiya
• Lisa-Marie (aka Mah)
• My girlfriends
• New friends: Adrian, Carla, Christopher, Cassia, Melena, Nicola, Tisha
• And my best business coach, Adanna

Ready for What’s Next

I am still learning new things, but I am willing and ready for the new changes ahead in 2017.

“A wealthy person is simply someone who has learned how to make money when they’re not working.” – Robert Kiyosaki

Have you ever felt like giving up on your business dream? What kept you going? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear it.