It's easy to always sound upbeat and "on". It's easy to promote what I do, how I make it etc.
What's NOT easy?
Being vulnerable. Allowing myself to be exposed. But if I don't share, if you think my business is uber successful and I never struggle, how does that help you as you venture out as an entrepreneur? How does that give you permission to say, "this is hard!"?
I am not looking for you to refute what I say, I'm not even going to explain WHY I feel like this. It's just my head, or more likely my heart...sometimes they get confused!
So here are my TOP TEN struggles in business...THIS week!
- I am not talented enough.
- Fear of failure.
- Fear of success.
- They won't read it...why bother?
- Comparison to others doing my same craft.
- I'll NEVER get it all done.
- What if no one will buy anything today?
- Distractions.
- Balance.
- What's next?
This is just what has gone through my head this morning. The challenge is not allowing them to define ME or my business. The challenge is eating an elephant one bite at a time.
For today? I blog. *crunch*
I hit "publish". *munch*
And I hope that someone will read it. *chomp*
I hope that someone will feel not alone in this big entrepreneurial world. *swallow*
I hope it resonates. *savor*
BE creative! ~ xo, lisa
Lisa Lisa Lisa!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!!!
The same thoughts have gone through my head from time to time. I'm so easily distracted and often lack focus. I wonder what else I need to do to have the business that I dream of... where the sales just come with little effort.
What do my customers want to see in my newsletter? Read about on my blog? Find on my Facebook page???
But know this... I read your blog. It comes to my inbox everyday!
WOW! I think your business struggles are the same as mine. I go through stages where I have similar thoughts. I guess that's just normal & there's probably a lot of creative entrepreneurs that have the same struggles we do! You post was encouraging. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog. In fact, I look for any posts you make daily in facebook, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's not only your work that I enjoy but it's your personality to boot. I take comfort knowing that you DO go through these daily struggles.
It's nice to know that someone with such a brilliant designing mind also has days where it all seems so uncertain.
You're my #1 inspiration. :)
thanks everyone. so we move on...one bite at a time..right?
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I follow you on twitter - not sure why I didn't here, but I do now.
ReplyDeleteI think these fears are normal - it's knowing that you look past those fears and keep going that brings success.
Vulnerabilty is so beautiful and I think sharing things like these fears helps others to know we aren't alone in our fears.
I'm just getting started in the business world and am so thankful for ladies like you who lead the way! You're awesome!!
Amber
http://sewnamber.blogspot.com/
Love this! I have equal parts fear of failure and fear of success - am overwhelmed with the sheer volume of stuff to do, yet the distractions! Oh the distractions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being honest :)
You make such beautiful items and have such a wonderful blog it's hard to believe that you go through the same struggles I do. It is comforting to know that we are all human and have the same fears and challenges as everyone else does. Thank you for the awesome blog post.
ReplyDeleteI so HEART this Lisa. I respect you so much - and even your writing touches the heart. I wear one piece of jewelry and it's yours. And that for a reason. I know of following a dream - and you as much of a dreamer as me - and even more of a doer - and I just prayed for you because you deserve success, and a successful business - and a life of love. God bless and keep you and all of yours Lisa. God bless!!
ReplyDeleteI'm always so surprised when I hear of other women thinking and feeling the same things I do. I always feel like it is "me" alone. So reading your post today was a comfort. I often feel like I'm pushing a rock up a hill. I usually tell myself that things will happen on God's schedule, not mine, and that I should stop worrying so much. Sometimes that helps. And other times I'll read a post like yours and feel like it was a message to me, sent on a day when I especially needed it, to keep the faith and keep trying. And so I do. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMine right now is why did I try, I think I will go hide under a rock and pretend it didn't happen,ha. Thanks for admitting it is hard, sometimes it makes it worse when you think everyone thinks it is easy. I needed this today, thank you for being vulnerable.
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Babes, if you didn't have questions...then I would be worried. You have woven a tapestry of not only rocking your business, but taking care of the home schooling...I cannot even imagine "that" feat. You are "out" there, pushing the envelope all the time, working it.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are vulnerable...any smart person will admit that. So now you are a fantastic designer, jeweler, marketer, mom, and networker...and human. Welcome. I hope in my next life I can accomplish 1/10th of what you already have...rock on!
LOVE this Lisa! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your struggles - we all have them! Now we know we're not alone. Keep on keeping on! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI debate having a blog every day. I wonder what the goal is. I want to sell the things I make that I never blog about but think no one would buy them or care. I wonder if they think what I've written is silly. I worry that people will think I'm gloating. That's part of the struggle of living in such a small country town. Most hide here.
ReplyDeleteWhat I have realized though is that the world is much bigger than my mind can comprehend...there are so many others out there thinking the same thing. And so many who will read and like it...and maybe even buy it!
Your stuff is great! I can't wait to get the bracelet!! Keep on trucking, Girl!
You rock, Lisa :)!!
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