Tina here~
This is the flow of my mind...at this time:
Dedicated to all those who keep pushing, climbing, thriving and striving for success…to get that sense of completion or at least come close to it.
Abraham Lincoln once said:
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."
You have the power. And as I read article after article on Etsy about people like me & you, who are “living on what they LOVE”, it makes me happy that I personally know people taking those steps to LIVE what THEY love…just like us.
Doing something you love doesn’t always paint a pretty picture...especially when you’re starting out. But I bet if you keep the following below in mind (keeping that passion strong, and building your brand), it can lead you toward a beautiful mural. These are just some thoughts that I have…there’s more to it, but I want to share mine:
It takes WORK (extra, double, triple overtime from your every day work).
It takes TIME (last night I was multi-tasking like no other: folding laundry, organizing a room, calling the bride with questions, taking notes, whilst chatting with Courtney, and taking a break to have some cereal and milk for a snack. Time flew by after 3 hours messaging back and forth. But we got a lot done!).
It takes DEDICATION. Coming home from 8 hours work, and 1 hour of commute time, you really have to push yourself and motivate yourself to get back on the saddle and start working on that thing you Live to LOVE for.
It takes PATIENCE. Boy, when you’ve worked so hard on something, and know you did all of the above by putting in your extra work, time, and dedication, you feel a reward is bound to come. “It has to come” you tell yourself. Maybe so...maybe not this time. Having patience can really be helpful in an example like this. I’ve learned to remind myself that though a lot of effort was put into something, I may not be rewarded at once, but as long as I know I did the best I could and I get one compliment, I can move on to the next one.
It takes an OPEN MIND. The ideas are plentiful, and the opportunities are continuous. Step out of the norm, and get into projects and hobbies you never thought you’d be caught doing. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t try.
It takes an OPEN BOOK...literally. I’ve read a few books over the past few months, and I have gained more knowledge now about marketing, business, networking, building up my personal brand, etc…than ever before in my life. And I’ll continue to do that.
It takes FAITH. Believing that all is possible, you're "stepping out in faith", as Victoria Osteen puts it in her book Love Your Life
It takes LOVE. The love you have for something you’ve always wanted to do, or always had a keen interest on can make you feel wholesome…in a way that you never thought would be possible.
To my husband, Jay, who amazes me every time he is challenged with a task, and I watch him go through it, and watch him overcome it, he’s remained in a state of success no matter the circumstances. He leads me toward this bright future and believes that I’m capable of things I may not see or can’t quite grasp the idea of just yet. He reminds me of how to handle my time, and if I stress out, take a break-simple as that. He shares with me his ultimate goals and the love he has to be able to give back, to climb up the ladder of success, and to share this all with me. He shares his love about all things that are possible for us.
To Courtney, with the unstopable mind of creative flow. She knows, I know, we know..."lesdodis."
To family & friends who support, who love...believe it.
Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. -Rumi
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