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Goodbye Ambassadorship
Last Update: September 09, 2016
I can't keep up anymore... lol. Now is the time to let go.
I have loved being an ambassador at WA. I have enjoyed every second of being active here, helping people, chatting, blogging, reading other people's stuff, interacting, creating training...
But the truth is, even if I wanted to keep my ambassador rank (which I have tried to and paid a high price : stress and little sleep ahah) I couldn't because I haven't figured out a way to have 48h in a day yet!
So I figured it's time someone else became #25 =D
I'll be seeing you around my friends =)
Sarah
PS : the purpose of this blog is not to get tons of congratulations or nice words (although I appreciate them =) )... I am not after glory lol. I just want to say that being an ambassador is really rewarding and fun and if you achieve ambassador you'll love it. But there are times in life when you must move on and focus on other things.
If at some point in your life you feel that you have to do something but you're afraid to do it... DO IT! Because being afraid probably means it's the right thing to do lol. And I mean 'afraid', not 'petrified' ok because petrified might mean you are in a dangerous position ahah
Well, see ya! =)
Sarah
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MsMerry
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Thanks Sarah for the wonderful words. I have been struggling just trying to stay in my top 50 rank which I just lost in one week! (Having computer issues, & can't get caught up). I love helping others, like you, but it is a tuff one so can only imagine the Ambassador rank. :)
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Surfdude123
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Moving on is part of life. I need to reconsider this whole thing too. Don't like to feel like I'm buying a dream every month. Bills get due, kid has to eat, seems like a real job is all there really is in life. Everything else may just be a dream and I'm not a dreamer. Reality bites sometime.
BelieveItYes
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Hmmmmmm I understand what you mean... but don't give up on your goals, even if you have to make sacrifices for a while. Dreaming is part of life too =)
Surfdude123
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Yea guess you're right about the dream thing. But you certainly need to stay in reality here. If things aren't working the way you thought, you need to change your plan or rethink if you need to even be in the game. In this case I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy from doing the same thing over and over.
BelieveItYes
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Yes I agree. Sometimes when you keep doing something that's not working, you just gotta go in the opposite direction. But then sometimes you just gotta try again, until it pays off... So it's hard to say when you gotta try differently or when you gotta just persevere =/
BelieveItYes
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LAUGHsMILES
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KYLE is right, but you know when I find a way to go beyond your level of achievement you will be the first to know.
Seahawk8058
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I completely understand your perplexity. I was having the same issue as well. Trying to help all that I could was having a great impact on the progression of my sites.
Although I still try to be active and blog when I can, I still must focus on my business.
Although I still try to be active and blog when I can, I still must focus on my business.
BelieveItYes
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I couldn't have said it better lol. Focus would sum up my situation perfectly lol
Take care
Sarah
Take care
Sarah
Kyle
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Focus on your business, focus on your videos, focus on you. Hang out here when you can Sarah, definitely there is no obligation to spend all your waking hours here. Do what makes sense for YOU!
I absolutely love what you are doing with your videos by the way, it is just a matter of time before you gain traction. After knowing and working with some folks in the Youtube world over the years, it is the initial subscriber base and reach that is the toughest to crack. Once you get through that (1,000 subscribers and beyond), you are going to be golden and the traction is cumulative.
I absolutely love what you are doing with your videos by the way, it is just a matter of time before you gain traction. After knowing and working with some folks in the Youtube world over the years, it is the initial subscriber base and reach that is the toughest to crack. Once you get through that (1,000 subscribers and beyond), you are going to be golden and the traction is cumulative.
BelieveItYes
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Thank you so much Kyle. You have no idea how much your message means to me.
I am ready to focus on what makes sense to me, on what I have always wanted to do...
I will always hang out here, I'm not leaving WA ever lol... there's too much to learn, share and give here
Thanks again!
Sarah
I am ready to focus on what makes sense to me, on what I have always wanted to do...
I will always hang out here, I'm not leaving WA ever lol... there's too much to learn, share and give here
Thanks again!
Sarah
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kristalynn11
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I have to tell you that I really enjoy all of your different make-up pics! You are very talented! All the best to you!
BelieveItYes
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Thank you =D knowing that you enjoyed them makes me really really happy !
Blessings
Sarah
Blessings
Sarah
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brooksbode90
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I think being frank is one of the hallmarks of maturity, and such is exemplary, Sarah. Thanks for contributing and for sharing your frankness.
BelieveItYes
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thank you for the kind words... I just thought that maybe I was not the only in this situation and blogging about it might help lol
Blessings
Sarah
Blessings
Sarah
BelieveItYes
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You are absolutely right. There is a time for everything. And now is FOCUS time for me =)
Take care, see you around!
Sarah
Take care, see you around!
Sarah
stevecox
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Experiencing the same "challenge" Sarah. Spending time "trying" to help others while my website slowly dies of old age. I will be following you in the not too distant future as I spend more time on the training and web development and less time chatting.
I wish you well and will see you back here soon. Of course, we are never gone we will just be "in the wings".
All the best, Steve
PS - It has been WONDERFUL ( tons of congratulations and nice words) to have you to talk to daily.
I wish you well and will see you back here soon. Of course, we are never gone we will just be "in the wings".
All the best, Steve
PS - It has been WONDERFUL ( tons of congratulations and nice words) to have you to talk to daily.
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BelieveItYes
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I agree with you Steve... I felt bad about wanting to not help people as much as before... I thought it would make me selfish or a bad member lol... It really took me a couple months to let go and decide I'd focus on my businesses.
I wish you all the best and thanks for the PS lol... =)
Take care
Sarah
I wish you all the best and thanks for the PS lol... =)
Take care
Sarah
stevecox
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We will meet up again my friend! Stay well and good luck to you also.
All the best Sarah !
Steve
All the best Sarah !
Steve
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lynnsam61
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Hi Sarah,
I totally get it. I honestly don't know who has time for being an Ambassador unless they're having someone else take care of their online business. You've been so helpful, funny and totally positive. You will be missed in your former role but still around I hope:)
Erica
I totally get it. I honestly don't know who has time for being an Ambassador unless they're having someone else take care of their online business. You've been so helpful, funny and totally positive. You will be missed in your former role but still around I hope:)
Erica
BelieveItYes
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Thank you Erica...
I guess some of us do have time (or make time) or don't need to spend so much time on their business... I don't know honestly lol.
But with my recent channel launch I just can't keep up. A makeup tutorial takes me a whole day (researching, doing the makeup, cleaning up the mess lol, taking a shower, editing the video, sharing it on social media and getting back to people). It's just impossible for me to maintain my ambassador rank and I have finally accepted it lol. I sleep much much better ahah
Blessings
Sarah
I guess some of us do have time (or make time) or don't need to spend so much time on their business... I don't know honestly lol.
But with my recent channel launch I just can't keep up. A makeup tutorial takes me a whole day (researching, doing the makeup, cleaning up the mess lol, taking a shower, editing the video, sharing it on social media and getting back to people). It's just impossible for me to maintain my ambassador rank and I have finally accepted it lol. I sleep much much better ahah
Blessings
Sarah
lynnsam61
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Hi Sarah,
I think you did the right thing. Being an ambassador isn't something you can delegate to someone else. If things change for you down the road you can revisit this.
Good luck!
Erica
I think you did the right thing. Being an ambassador isn't something you can delegate to someone else. If things change for you down the road you can revisit this.
Good luck!
Erica
TheCatherine
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Sarah
Few people hold onto ambassadorship. In the last two years alone it has changed or at least twenty names have changed at least five times over.
Having said that your first priority should be developing your business and making a financial success in that.
Few people hold onto ambassadorship. In the last two years alone it has changed or at least twenty names have changed at least five times over.
Having said that your first priority should be developing your business and making a financial success in that.
BelieveItYes
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You are right, I don't know why I was so worried about losing my rank.. I felt bad for not being able to help people out as much as before lol... It's silly
But yes, I can now focus on my business and I feel much much better. I won't be far and will always help, whenever I can
Have a lovely day
Sarah
But yes, I can now focus on my business and I feel much much better. I won't be far and will always help, whenever I can
Have a lovely day
Sarah
Profithog
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I often wondered how on earth people keep up with all the mail, messages, questions and what not and still move their own business forward. I could not do both jobs and do either well. It's hard enough for me to do one thing at a time well lmao.
It's a wise woman who knows when to say no :-)
It's a wise woman who knows when to say no :-)
BelieveItYes
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lol I suppose some people blog a lot and it helps... but I can't blog unless I really have something that means a lot to me. So to maintain my rank I had to help people out a lot, non stop, welcomes tons of people to the community, comment on their money goals, answer their questions, leave comments on their blogs... which would take me several hours a day and it just wasn't compatible with my goals anymore lol
You are right, knowing when to say no is really important! It can make life a lot easier ^^
Thanks!
See you around
Sarah
You are right, knowing when to say no is really important! It can make life a lot easier ^^
Thanks!
See you around
Sarah
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timsproducts
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You are still going to be an inspiration to many other members and you will still be contributing every day. Well done and thanks
BelieveItYes
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Lorac
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Don’t blame you Sarah! I am VERY involved in WA, though no one would ever guess by my rank, questions, or blog posts (pretty non-existent)….it’s just that I too can’t find enough time in a day and have chosen to focus my time (little as it may be since I still have my corporate job) strictly on my websites and all that come along with it. But you have lots of great blogs, trainings & questions that will be remembered and referred back to for a long time…(and I’m betting there’s more to come from you…when you can fit it in). :)
BelieveItYes
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I know what you mean... like many members have said it on this blog, you should really focus on your business and hang out here when you can. Ranks don't matter (except on search engines lol), what matters is your passion and how dedicated you are to your business
Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to me
I will of course continue to blog and create training on here, just not at such a high rate! =)
Cheers
Sarah
Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to me
I will of course continue to blog and create training on here, just not at such a high rate! =)
Cheers
Sarah
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NathalieJG
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Only you know what's best for you. You did well.
All the best for the rest of the journey.
N.
All the best for the rest of the journey.
N.
BelieveItYes
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You are right ! We are both our own best friend and worst ennemy. Now I have decided I'd be my best friend, forever lol
Blessings
Sarah
Blessings
Sarah
Sdaviscs1250
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Glad you are taking care of yourself. Good Luck and see you around.
Sharon
Sharon
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05Dawn
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For being an ambassador for only so long and to have made such an impact on so many, you are worthy of all praises. I've only been on WA for a month and all that you share has given me so much perspective; truly inspiring.
I too have to dial back, re-evaluate the road I am taking and not let myself get distracted from my true callings. I cannot do everything and cannot expect myself to perfect everything I do. I must make my choices with no regrets with my well-being at the forefront. Your decision to take the next step is much like that. I wish you the best in the next part of your journey.
Many blessings!
Dawn
I too have to dial back, re-evaluate the road I am taking and not let myself get distracted from my true callings. I cannot do everything and cannot expect myself to perfect everything I do. I must make my choices with no regrets with my well-being at the forefront. Your decision to take the next step is much like that. I wish you the best in the next part of your journey.
Many blessings!
Dawn
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DaveSw
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Hi, Sarah...
You'll be here still, so no worries...
In the "for what its worth" department:
I have been blessed to have had many titles in my life to now....
The best one has been " there goes a Good Person..."
Warranted or not, that felt good to hear and read that short phrase.......
Sarah, I am sure I am not the first nor the last to say that indeed "You are a good person..."
My take...Don't sweat the small stuff...
Sincerely,
Dave (the Food Dude)
P.S. I am sure that I am not the first!!! ; ) (wink wink)
You'll be here still, so no worries...
In the "for what its worth" department:
I have been blessed to have had many titles in my life to now....
The best one has been " there goes a Good Person..."
Warranted or not, that felt good to hear and read that short phrase.......
Sarah, I am sure I am not the first nor the last to say that indeed "You are a good person..."
My take...Don't sweat the small stuff...
Sincerely,
Dave (the Food Dude)
P.S. I am sure that I am not the first!!! ; ) (wink wink)
BelieveItYes
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=) I like what you said and in the end I just want to be a good person. I was afraid that not being an ambassador would make me a selfish one lol... But you have to be "selfish" at some point if you want to achieve your dreams. It doesn't mean I can not help anymore =D
Thank you very much for the kind words, they mean a lot to me
Blessings
Sarah
PS : you are not the first but not that many people will actually say that... they will say "you are funny" or "you are cool" etc but only few of them will use the simple (and yet powerful word) "good", so thanks! =)
Thank you very much for the kind words, they mean a lot to me
Blessings
Sarah
PS : you are not the first but not that many people will actually say that... they will say "you are funny" or "you are cool" etc but only few of them will use the simple (and yet powerful word) "good", so thanks! =)
Heidi56
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Hi Sarah,
CAn you tell me what exactly is AMBASSADOR about? What is the difference to other people helping out and answering the questions they know an answer for?
It is the amount of answers I guess (you refer to the 48 hours). And what is specifically the fun for you?
Just curious.
Thanks
Heidi
CAn you tell me what exactly is AMBASSADOR about? What is the difference to other people helping out and answering the questions they know an answer for?
It is the amount of answers I guess (you refer to the 48 hours). And what is specifically the fun for you?
Just curious.
Thanks
Heidi
theresroth
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It is kind of the sum of interaction within the community.
It's composed of blogging, answering questions, interacting in comments, using the feedback section to give feedback on sites.....
I guess you could consider it a reward for positive communication within WA, it doesn't have a financial reward but somehow it brings the community closer together.....
I think everyone has a time when they will do this more, and other times when they just concentrate on the training and their business, which is, of course, the REAL thing.....
Some don't involve in it at all, or maybe just the feedback sector.
But there is no form of superiority in it, it's just a choice of activity.......
Hope this sheds some light on it......☺
It's composed of blogging, answering questions, interacting in comments, using the feedback section to give feedback on sites.....
I guess you could consider it a reward for positive communication within WA, it doesn't have a financial reward but somehow it brings the community closer together.....
I think everyone has a time when they will do this more, and other times when they just concentrate on the training and their business, which is, of course, the REAL thing.....
Some don't involve in it at all, or maybe just the feedback sector.
But there is no form of superiority in it, it's just a choice of activity.......
Hope this sheds some light on it......☺
Heidi56
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Yes, it does, thank you, Therese.
I like to interact, I did a lot of it for 2 years on G+ before I came here. With the changes in Google we are somehow displaced there and so I am happy to be in this community. So, maybe, I will be an Ambassador, sooner or later - although the titles have never meant a lot to me in my life.
I like to interact, I did a lot of it for 2 years on G+ before I came here. With the changes in Google we are somehow displaced there and so I am happy to be in this community. So, maybe, I will be an Ambassador, sooner or later - although the titles have never meant a lot to me in my life.
theresroth
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stevecox
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This was a super fantastic description Therese. You boiled it down to its' essence !
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
BelieveItYes
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Ambassador only means you are very active within the community. I never WANTED to be an ambassador lol, it just happened because that's how the ranking system works on here. I was helping a lot, writing a lot, creating content within the community and I just achieved ambassador.
I loved being an ambassador not because I had a title or a little trophy next to my name lol, I loved it because I have always loved HELPING people... i was a teacher a long time ago and helping was part of my job. I loved interracting and seeing people solve their problems... so that's what the ambassadorship is about to me. Helping. Really simple. =)
Sarah
I loved being an ambassador not because I had a title or a little trophy next to my name lol, I loved it because I have always loved HELPING people... i was a teacher a long time ago and helping was part of my job. I loved interracting and seeing people solve their problems... so that's what the ambassadorship is about to me. Helping. Really simple. =)
Sarah
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Heidi56
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As far as I see Ambassadorship seems not to be directly connected with your rank. Or am I wrong?
theresroth
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stevecox
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The number is just a number. You are "Sarah" and that is more important than anything else. You are following the right path my friend and it will pay big dividends in the future.
Always your friend,
Steve
Always your friend,
Steve
theresroth
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This is going to happen to me shortly, because I'm becoming a care assistant in my offline work life, and will need to study.
I'll have to spend my online time on my website, and only one at that, if I'm to make any progress......:-()
I'll have to spend my online time on my website, and only one at that, if I'm to make any progress......:-()
theresroth
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Heidi56
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So you are going in and out...... Very strange though as a feeling: Am I or am I not?
theresroth
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stevecox
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I am going to be right there with you! I start my new job on September 19 so it is going to limit my WA time. Such is life !
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Wayne66
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Please, don't feel too guilty about dropping down a bit. You can still have an influence even if you're not an Ambassador.
You might be saying goodbye to the top 25 but, on the other hand, you are perhaps, saying "Hello" to a little more sanity and a lot more time for your website which will reap benefits in the long run.
So...we all hope for your best and look forward to hearing from you down the road. Now.....Take a deep breath.....let it out slowly....time to move forward.
Have an awesome day, Sarah.
Wayne
You might be saying goodbye to the top 25 but, on the other hand, you are perhaps, saying "Hello" to a little more sanity and a lot more time for your website which will reap benefits in the long run.
So...we all hope for your best and look forward to hearing from you down the road. Now.....Take a deep breath.....let it out slowly....time to move forward.
Have an awesome day, Sarah.
Wayne
BelieveItYes
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Hi Wayne!
You are right, I should feel bad... I shouldn't have, actually.. because now I feel a lot better =)
A title doesn't mean anything and being less active doesn't mean there won't be enough people on here to help people out. The world can go on without me ahahah
Blessings
Sarah
You are right, I should feel bad... I shouldn't have, actually.. because now I feel a lot better =)
A title doesn't mean anything and being less active doesn't mean there won't be enough people on here to help people out. The world can go on without me ahahah
Blessings
Sarah
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theresroth
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I know where you're coming from, Sarah, I'm surprised that I haven't fallen out long before now, what with a complete change in my professional life, a myriad of appointments and activities, and the need to continue on my website and lessons, and, yes, my friends, not all of whom believe time in the internet can be a good thing......☺
BelieveItYes
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theresroth
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Thanks so much....
As a wise saying states: There's a time for everything on earth.....
As a wise saying states: There's a time for everything on earth.....
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olivingstone
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Wise decision Sarah. Concentrate on your business for a bit but you will still be about! Have a lovely weekend. Olive
KelseyLim
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Hi Sarah, I know sometimes it is difficult to eat the cake, but that's is not the end of the world or wear the title of a failure. It is good to be aware of the feeling and be true to yourself. It is better to experience love than not to know what love is. I think you have done well and achieve a lot not to mention your contribution to the WA community. Cheers and take care. [Kelsey]
BelieveItYes
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Thank you Kelsey, you are right... sometimes things are not easy to accept and letting go can take some time but in the end it's for the best =)
Take care
Sarah
Take care
Sarah
KelseyLim
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Sometimes it may be good to take a break. When you come back, you will be stronger, better and happier. Btw, I love your YOUTube Magic Makeup. You are highly creative in coming out with those imaginative ideas to transform your face. Great work of art. [Kelsey]
BelieveItYes
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Thank you Kelsey, I appreciate it... more than you know! =)
And yes, taking a break is definitely good and HEALTHY
Take care
Sarah
And yes, taking a break is definitely good and HEALTHY
Take care
Sarah
LaineyMoney
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Thanks for the message, Sarah. Very interesting. Continued success. Lainey
BelieveItYes
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Well I just thought I'd let people know I'm all right lol, just not able to maintain my rank anymore... otherwise I'll die !!! ahah
Best of luck and success to you as well =)
See you around
Sarah
Best of luck and success to you as well =)
See you around
Sarah
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Sarah
Good for you.
It is very difficult to put your hand up and say "NO MORE" or "I'm changing direction".
It may feel like you are stepping back and people might try to label you as a quitter or a failure but this is not true.
A successful person can not do everything.
A successful person must pick and choose the battles they will fight.
A successful person can and should change direction when the path they are on is not helping them achieve their goals.
A successful person protects their health.
And you, Sarah, are a successful person.
Percy
Good for you.
It is very difficult to put your hand up and say "NO MORE" or "I'm changing direction".
It may feel like you are stepping back and people might try to label you as a quitter or a failure but this is not true.
A successful person can not do everything.
A successful person must pick and choose the battles they will fight.
A successful person can and should change direction when the path they are on is not helping them achieve their goals.
A successful person protects their health.
And you, Sarah, are a successful person.
Percy
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JeffDolson
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Sarah:
Didn't realize that being an ambassador was so much work (48h days). I am going to have to rethink my ambitions on becoming an ambassador. Thanks for the advice. Good Luck.
Didn't realize that being an ambassador was so much work (48h days). I am going to have to rethink my ambitions on becoming an ambassador. Thanks for the advice. Good Luck.
BelieveItYes
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if you want to be an ambassador, just do it =) don't mind me lol.
All the best
Sarah
All the best
Sarah
BruceAdams
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Hi Sarah,
Thanks for the training and inspiring messages you have shared with everyone here at WA.
We must always stop and smell the roses!
God Bless
Bruce Adams
Thanks for the training and inspiring messages you have shared with everyone here at WA.
We must always stop and smell the roses!
God Bless
Bruce Adams
BelieveItYes
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Thank you Bruce! I have loved creating training on here and I will continue to do so =)
Blessings
Sarah
Blessings
Sarah
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