Running a business is really challenging. It’s most difficult for me simply because of capital/the lack there of. However, it comes with the territory when doing things independently without loans or investors. The frustration of having great ideas, plans, marketing strategies, cool concepts but not having the money to make those things a reality can be very difficult to accept. In all honesty, it can get very depressing. I’ve hit that wall before and it doesn’t feel good. I’ve been in my feelings from time to time and also questioned/asked myself, Is it all worth it? Maybe I should just go back to Corporate America? At least I know I’ll have a consistent/stable income. Am I really making a difference with my overall “Brand Message”?
It really does get to me sometimes but before it gets too bad, I remember all the people I’ve spoken to who were motivated at one of my speaking events. How they updated me on starting their business after being inspired by my story and brand message. How they went back to school to gain their degree. How they were inspired not to give up on their dreams. I look at all the pictures that loyal customers send to me wearing the clothing I created. I remember seeing all the knarly social media comments about how cool my designs are. I look at my kids and wonder what they’d say or think of me if I quit. I think about leaving a mark on this world/something to be remembered for that was greater than myself. I think about the employee cursed system that zaps dreams, goals, and visions. I think about all the hypocrisy, mistreatment, and unfairness associated with employers. I think about being over looked for promotions when every other dumb incompetent individual is given a promotion. I think about being supervised by a manager that shouldn’t be in the position to begin with but has the power to give me hell every day. I think about the supervisor that comes late every day but wants to write up others anytime they’re late. That earlier thought of consistent/stable income went out the window as well because Texas is an “at will” state. Which means an employer can fire an employee for any reason at any time. So that doesn’t qualify as stable.
After running these and many other thoughts in my head, I instantly get SUPER SURGES of energy, motivation, and redetermination. It’s as if I were injected with a magical potion! I get refocused/get back to my mission/passion by getting others to think differently. Listen, do what makes you happy. You have one life to live and it can be cut off at any time. So why waste precious time doing something you hate?? Regardless of your age, there’s still time go after those unfulfilled goals and dreams. I hope by sharing my thoughts it has given some inspiration for someone needing it. Simply sharing this has lifted my spirits and I’m ready to continue the fight against mediocrity and complacency. Also, here's a first look at one of the new designs that will be included in the next release! Feel free to leave comments below if you found this helpful or share it on your various social media outlets so that others may gain something from the blog post. As always, Pursue Your Dreams, Not a job™!
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| Brand Slogan in the form of a robot! TECHIES STAND UP! |
