Often we are told that we cannot do this or that, and we believe it. Why? Why do we let ourselves buy into other peoples ideas of what we can and cannot do? If there is something you have a desire to do or have been inspired to do then do it. Do not let others dictate your successes and failures. They may be telling you that you cannot do it because they are trying to save you the hurt of failure, but I say the old adage is true, “The only true failure is the one who fails to try.” How do you know you cannot do what you want unless you try. If you do not succeed at it then pick yourself up by the bootstraps and try again. Do not let others dictate what you do or do not do.

Take me for example I am a single parent who for several years took care of both my parents and two children, and when it was time to go back to work I did not have very much support in this effort. Oh sure some people would say you really need to get a job, but so many would say you cannot get a job. You have not worked in almost 8 years and you have no skills. I decided to take matters into my own hands and start my own business. The fact is I do have marketable skills. Sure they were a little rusty, but I took a wonderful course through Hess Business Professionals & Associates LLC and have begun on my new journey to become a business owner/Virtual Assistant (VA). This was not a decision I made lightly. As a matter of fact I thought about it for months. I let so many things discourage me at first, but then I realized what a wonderful opportunity I had staring me in the face and if I passed it up I would be doing myself a disservice.

I am now about 6 weeks into my new business and things are going really well. Do I have tons of clients? Of course not, but I do have some and they are great! I have plenty of work coming in for just getting started. Just a few months ago I had no income, and now I am on my way to building a great business and doing something I love.

I told myself I COULD DO IT, and then I set out to do it. So do not listen to those who say no you can’t. Instead tell yourself you can and believe that you can, because you can! There is nothing standing in your way. Do not let money stand in your way either but be creative and take what you have and make it work. I had no money – zero – zip – nada – (you get the picture) to get me started, but I just took what I already had at home and with a little creativity I am going for it and so should you. If I can do it anyone can do it. Do not get discouraged just go for it! Believe in yourself and empower yourself to do what you desire or feel inspired to do.

I would love to hear from you. Share your stories of empowering yourself to do something or comment on mine. Have a blessed and wonderful journey!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13