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Old 06-10-2010
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In life, we all have lessons we learn in order to progress along our life's path. Some of the lessons are easy and others are hard. When you are running your business, especially for the first time, there are again, many lessons to be learned. During the first two years of my business, I have learned a few lessons and in this episode, I share five of the most important ones with you.

Lesson 1: I don't have to be everything to everyone.
Lesson 2: Take time for myself
Lesson 3: I don't have to do it all.
Lesson 4: It's okay to say "No"
Lesson 5: Trust in myself, in others and that everything is going to be "okay"

Listen in to hear how I learned these lessons. Hopefully you will take something away from this episode, whether that be the knowledge that you are not alone or perhaps you will learn through my experiences. During the first part of the episode I say that hopefully you will learn from my mistakes, but in actuality they were not mistakes. The following quote sums it up nicely:

"There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons." ~Denis Waitley

Listen to the episode right here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/darlenevictoria/avpep65.mp3


Leave your comments, insights and your own experiences about the lessons you have learned below!
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Your podcasts are always very helpfull
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it!
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First of your podcasts I've listened to Darlene. Loved it - very insightful and you're so right about saying no! How many of us have a problem with that word I wonder?!

Looking forward to catching up with more of your podcasts.
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Great podcast Darlene. I completely agree that saying NO sometimes is the smart choice. Thanks for sharing your outlook with us.
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