Atelier Mandaline

This morning I lay in bed at 5AM kind of spiraling, wondering if I had made a very expensive mistake. I was thinking about the money I’ve spent, the work I’ve put in, the pressure I’ve been quietly carrying over the past few months. I invested over ten thousand dollars in coaching, building my summit, and in my business growth. But this year, speaker outreach felt harder than I expected. Some people were dismissive. Some ignored me. Some asked for things I could not offer. Some were flat out rude and even insulting. I questioned myself more than I like to admit. For someone who has been self-employed for over twenty five years, that feeling surprised me. Then this morning happened. I had a very calm thought. I do not have to do this. Jerry just received a big promotion. A few months ago, he interviewed for a VP position and did not get it. He was disappointed. But that role would have required him to live in South Carolina during the week for two whole years. I remember telling hi...