You can succeed but you have to want to
I am a very ambitious person. Always wanting more from life! While the fear of failure is always looming somewhere in my psyche, I digress and continue to push forward.
My life has not been easy I grew up in the inner city projects where most people live their lives check to check. They worked to live instead of living to work. What a scary thought! Or not to work at all is scary. It is this thought that drives me to want more even though in some situations I have been held back from succeeding.
Its odd though. I have never had the mindset that all I have in life is my job and my family. Perhaps it was that pep talk from my grandmother telling me " You have to work harder and be smarter then everyone else because you are different. " I took that to heart!
These are the things I find ODD. When I went to the military they saw a leader and placed me in the position of platoon leader at 19. My military career was just a stepping stone for my discipline and drive to want more from life then just a paycheck. After leaving the military I worked in retail after proving myself I was promoted to assistant manager and then awarded my own store after 2 yrs. While attending college to get my degree in Accounting.
I work my butt off. I can say that Corp America hasn't been that great to me, due the office politics or the insecurities of those in power who feel it is okay to take someones ideas instead of giving the rightful owner of those ideas the credit. I believe this is the reason I am seeking other avenues that will allow me the freedom to do as I wish.
Financial freedom is that carrot that has been dangling in my face for the last 5 years. And it has been hard to pinpoint the direction I want to go in. I have a passion for fitness and fitness apparel and feel these things can become cohesive with the proper branding and focus. My niche is fitness targeted at 40+ men and women.
I want to do all the things! But I know I must focus on one to be successful ! I just don't know where to start. What are your thoughts? How would you approach this conundrum?
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I would start to focus on one project at a time. That project might have many branches to add to it. But once you made success on that one project, another success will follow. I see your interest is in fitness and fitness apparel. I would focus on fitness apparel. It's more concentrated and easier. Fitness is more of a broader choice. Like for example: are you talking about weightlifting, running, Calisthenics, etc? That is up to you friend. All the best!
Looks like the roads that you have traveled have lead you to the place where you will use the experience and skills you have to create your own place in the online marketing world.
WA provides the knowhow and resources for us to succeed.
Best wishes, Petrina,
Alex
Thank you Alex! I an a believer in the UNIVERSE guiding us to our prospective paths. Its up to us to put in the work to succeed.
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You were given sound advice from your Grandma. Thank you for sharing