First, I would like to say thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to spend a portion of it with me. It’s amazing how quickly time flies… It has almost been a year since I leaped into entrepreneurship. I honestly believe this was the fastest year of my life. I’ve always heard time flies when you are having fun… I don’t believe I’ve ever heard the expression time flies when you are trying to get something accomplished! But it definitely does! lol!
You know, It isn’t rocket science. If you want different results in your life you must do something different. Although that statement seems so simple, most people, including myself do a great job of making it very complex. For most of us, doing something different takes too much effort. Therefore many of us stay on the treadmill of “Same old crap just a different day,” while taking refuge in our daily complaints of how much our lives suck! Sound familiar?
For me, those things were all too familiar. To be honest, they became part of my daily routine. Yikes! I was becoming one of them! You know, one of those people who just complain… complain… complain… but are too damn weak, lazy, or what ever you want to call it to do anything about it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying I’m better than anyone but I know I’m better than that! So, you know what came next… I took that big leap of faith into entrepreneurship. What a leap it was! While taking my leap of faith, I made a few sacrifices. Visit my about me page to find out about a few of them.
Funny how quickly things can change within a year. A year ago, I began this journey seeking entrepreneurship. However, as I look back on this past year, I realize embarking on my quest for entrepreneurship has become more of a quest of learning myself. Although, I still have a ways to go, my sense of awareness has increased like no other. I am now more aware of many of my strengths as well as weaknesses. This new found awareness has propelled me to a great hunger for greatness. Yes! Greatness! For me, Living a life of Greatness, Is living a life with purpose and fulfillment. (Something I didn’t know existed a year ago)
I’m blown away when I think of how much I’ve learned. One important lesson I’ve learned over the past year is “Greatness” can not be accomplished alone. Big Surprise right? So simple but yet again I know how to make something so simple become so complex. You see, I have always had this controlling nature. For some reason, I have always felt the need to be in control of everything. As if there is truly such a thing! Allowing someone other than myself to do something for me did not exist. I always felt there was something attached to it. I have always felt the need to put up this wall and protect myself from the world. In all actuality the person I truly needed to protect myself from has always been myself! Let me explain a little. Due to being in many situations in the past in which I felt I didn’t have control, I made a promise to myself to always stay in control. It truly didn’t matter what it was. For instance, when issues were to arise with my immediate family I would always find myself consumed with their issues while struggling to get a grasp on the many things that I need to do. (still a work in progress) Needless to say, My priorities would be put on the back burner and the other issues would always take precedence. I’m sure you can imagine how that would turn out. Can you say self sabotage? To make matters worse, I realized I was sabotaging myself in just about every area of my life.
- Finances (Spending more than I was making most times)
- Spiritual Relationship ( What Relationship)
- Health (Struggling with same unwanted weight gain)
- Family (Remaining a crutch.. Playing Superwoman)
- Love Life (Non Existing)
Getting a little personal I know…. but so true. You see, choosing to travel a different path consequently threw me into a circle of people who were totally different than what I was used to and as a result increased my awareness of my own self sabotage. In case you are not aware, “Awareness” is the first step. It’s impossible to work on a problem that you aren’t aware that you have in the first place! Sadly, this is where most people spend life. (Unaware in the Matrix)
Bottom line life is all about choices. My life is a direct reflection of choices I have made. Whether good or bad, the choices I have made show up in my life. Because, I was unhappy with my results I chose to make moves and I continue to do so. In my opinion we should always continue to be a work in progress. Becoming a better me will always be on my list of ”Things to Do.” Therefore it’s important for me to reposition myself as many times as necessary to reach what I aspire, a life of fulfillment and purpose. A few of the things that have helped me have been seeking solutions instead of spending time complaining, committing to learning, and taking action.
You too can add becoming a better you onto your list of “things to do.” All you have to do is Keep it Simple by making a choice to get started and take action. We may or may not have similar issues however, there is one thing I believe is for sure. There is always room for improvement. 
Books I have recently read or Reread
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The Shack by William P. Young
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
How to Get out of Your Own Way by Tyrese Gibson
Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
The CashFlow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
If you have read any of the books listed… Leave a comment… I would love to know your thoughts. If you have not read any of the books listed.. Feel free to pick one up and we can chat about it later. Also if we are not already friends on Facebook or Twitter, what are we waiting for? 
Let’s be friends! Lorina’s Facebook and Twitter profile
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