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This Dolly Parton quote is everything I need to hear right now. In order to follow your dreams and succeed, you need to be strong and hard working. Sometimes though it's not always easy to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm going to be very honest right now in the hopes others are either going through what I'm going through or perhaps have already been through it. It's about starting a business. Starting Re: Creative is single handedly the hardest thing I have ever experienced. Not only do you work more than you ever have in your life, but you are constantly worried about paying the bills and trying to survive. There have been so many moments of doubt and fear - something I've been lucky enough not to have to worry about in my life until now.
I often have thoughts of going back to the Monday to Friday 9-5 gig that comes with that steady pay cheque to get rid of the constant anxiety and exhaustion I now feel. But I know deep down that a few months of that would equal unhappiness and regret.
Success comes to those who believe, work hard, stay positive and who stay true to themselves! Believe me it's not always easy to do this, but the only thing I can do is try.
I'm going to be very honest right now in the hopes others are either going through what I'm going through or perhaps have already been through it. It's about starting a business. Starting Re: Creative is single handedly the hardest thing I have ever experienced. Not only do you work more than you ever have in your life, but you are constantly worried about paying the bills and trying to survive. There have been so many moments of doubt and fear - something I've been lucky enough not to have to worry about in my life until now.
I often have thoughts of going back to the Monday to Friday 9-5 gig that comes with that steady pay cheque to get rid of the constant anxiety and exhaustion I now feel. But I know deep down that a few months of that would equal unhappiness and regret.
Success comes to those who believe, work hard, stay positive and who stay true to themselves! Believe me it's not always easy to do this, but the only thing I can do is try.
Oh! I know it's so hard, and the pressure is intense but I really think that the people who put themselves out there and work hard are the people that make our city so amazing and different and creative. I hope you stick with it! I am rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteI admire the bravery it took for you to quit your job and start Re: Creative. It will take time to build your business, but as long as you persevere, success will eventually come, and it will ba so well deserved! No regrets :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts and being so honest. Starting your own business is no easy task, I feel the same way sometimes , but you just have to stick with it and believe that what you're doing will pay off! And sometimes scarifices have to be made in order to truly succeed :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteRENE, YOU CAN DO IT, SIT BACK AND RELAX, TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND THINK, I CAN DO, I CAN DO IT, I NO YOU CAN DO IT, IT IS HARD AT THE BEGINING, YOU WILL HAVE THESE THOUGHTS MANY TIMES, CHIN UP,AND GOOD LUCK,
ReplyDeleteI admire you! I'd like to make the switch, but it's that fear that holds me back. Keep on going Renee, i'm sure all this time your putting in will pay off!!
ReplyDeleteI know how it feels as I've started up two businesses and some days it seems there is nothing but stress and hassle. That mostly comes in human form! But it does get easier, it's always going to be hard work but the rewards are worth it. You are massively talented and hard working. Just believe in yourself and put away doubt on a shelf. Always think positive, you are an inspiration!
ReplyDeletei could not agree more - and as i delve more deeply into a business that i started in my own personal interest, i am finding myself asking more and more, 'whyyyyy am i doing this to myself??'.
ReplyDeleteand yet, we do it because we love it. because we know that at the end of the day, a struggle for a passion is better than an empty hearted 9-5.
thank you for sharing your struggles - it's nice to know we're not alone. :)
ps. if you ever need a small business vent session, perhaps we should begin a small business art based women's group in TO!
I totally understand how you feel. Hang in there! (That print is perfect today, it's pouring here.)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say good luck Renee, I'm sure all your hard work will pay off - it is already from what you are sharing with us. You are very brave and deserve everything you are dreaming of
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Not only are you incredibly brave for doing this, but you are doing it well! All the press you have received already is astounding! It will take time, but it will soooo pay off. Keep at it Renee! xo
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