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A couple setbacks

sbrookeb

Published on March 12, 2016

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I joined WA on Feb 15, 10 days after rotator cuff surgery forcing me to take a 12 week medical leave. So the timing was perfect. I jumped into the training and had my website up in two weeks. I even had affiliate ads posted.

But between complications with surgery and now pneumonia (oh joy), I'm struggling to add content.

I am, however, narrowing down my niche from our power to choose, to choosing to age gracefully. I'm only 49 and yet I've been hit by some crazy illnesses and injuries leading to financial strain.

I'm starting to realize that this battle is the very thing I need to focus on. How many others get disillusioned and discouraged as they face aging issues with health, relationships, finances, employment, etc.

So, back to the Power of Choice... I choose to refocus my niche on aging gracefully in the midst of disheartening challenges. Still need to narrow down more but I think I'm headed in the right direction.

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