LIVING THE LIMITED LIFE Part 2

After writing my last post where I passionately expressed my most intimate thoughts about my decisions thus far and how they have created a reality that I dare to say is unacceptable, the question was posed to me, " so where do you go from here?" Pretty interesting right?

1. I have clearly identified not only that there is a problem that it is systemic to my personality which is preventing me from growing in the way I need to grow in order to accomplish my goals.

2. I have clearly taken ownership of the problem not blaming anyone, or any circumstance for my situation.

3. I know some of the steps that need to be taken in order to make my dream a reality.

Embodied in the question " where do you go from here"? Is the real question. Are you READY to take the steps needed to move forward, or will I still be blogging about this issue next year this time?

So I pose the question not just to you but most importantly to myself, IS DANIELLE GOING TO TAKE THOSE STEPS NECESSARY FOR HER GROWTH? Do I really want success that badly or am I still in the valley of indecision? Am I ready and willing to step out into my purpose, my calling, my blessing?

Deep down I know the answer, and you do too.

One Love

Danni

LIVING THE LIMITED LIFE

When I wrote my last blog I justified stepping back into my comfort zone, I justified what I call " building my business while working a 9 to 5". But if the truth be told, I am where I am because I fear stepping into my greatness. I am where I am, because I am afraid to use my gift to sell myself. I am where I am because I choose to be a home owner with a mortgage versus a home owner with multiple income producing properties. I am where I am because every year, I have amazing plans but I fail to execute. I am where I am, because the year that I had home with my son, I SHOULD have perfected my craft, instead I accepted what others said my lot would be. Subconsciously I believed them and instead of working harder, and smarter, and better, I sabotaged myself with mediocrity. I am where I am because even though my greatness is next to me, God cannot bless me, because I am not yet at the level of maturity that He requires of me.

So when my five year old cries when I cannot get her from school early because I'm hustling two jobs or struggling to get home after a two hour commute, I can only blame me. And when my one year old holds on to my legs when I drop him off at the baby sitter and cries because he does not want me to leave him, I can only blame me. And when my husband reminds me of the pending car payments that financially stretch us, I can only blame myself.

Poverty is not a curse. It's a state of mind.

"And prove me now says the Lord of host if I will not open to you the windows of Heaven and pour you out such a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it." The Bible.

One Love
Danni

HOW I JUGGLE MY JOB WHILE BUILDING MY BUSINESS

I had to make a decision. Very critical and important decision. Do I continue building my business, do I step away from it totally and just get a job or do I do them both? It was obvious, relying on the income I was getting from my business was merely making ends meet. I knew the possibility for growth and success were there, but being a new mom and a new home owner, it really was not adding up.

The Decision:

So I decided to build my business while working full time. This in and of itself is a challenge. A very big challenge. Here are my tips for doing them both.

1. Be practical about your time: Be aware of how you spend every minute of your day. You can take time evaluation by writing down the things you do hourly.

2. Every minute counts: There is no time for wasting time. Every free opportunity is important to getting work done. For example I spend my lunch time checking emails and my train time responding to my customers. I also make them aware of my schedule that way they don't bombard me with phone calls when I am at my regular job.

3. Take your business seriously: Have serious financial goals and put on paper how you intend to reach your goals. Not because you are accountable to your self means that you won't put your absolute best foot forward. Hold yourself to a higher standard, pay attention to details. If becoming better at your craft calls for taking classes or networking, schedule those into your time and take them seriously.

4. Be disciplined: There is literally no time for rest when you are serious about building your business. I wish that was not the case but honestly its full time on top of full time. It takes persistence when things are just not working out, it takes hard work, and a lot of self motivation.

5. Be passionate: If you do not love your business, it will not thrive. Do what you love, then it won't feel like work.

6. Block out the negativity: Well wishing friends and family members will be the first to remind you that you will not be successful. They won't say it that bluntly. They typically are experts on being practical. Do not listen to them. Having the drive to persevere means that you have to be your biggest cheer leader, you have to be your biggest fan. Feed your mind with the things that will inspire and uplift. Letting go of your business is just not an option.

7. Do not compare yourself: This has been my hardest challenge. I look on others who are successful and at times wonder what's the difference, why are they successful and I am not. Every one is wired differently, each person's reality is different. Put in place the right strategies suitable for your financial situation, bearing in mind how each decision will affect your family structure and even your spiritual life.

Enjoy the hard work of building because in the end it is rewarding. Just be obsessed with it.

One Love
Danni