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I feel the need to be excruciatingly honest (or hopelessly pessimistic, depending on who you ask) with myself a lot. I check in with myself, with my family and friends, and with other people I respect to see how I’m doing from time to time. Okay, so it’s more compulsion than reason.
From time to time, we all get a little insecure and decide to check in with other people. We ask, “Would you buy my product?” “How could I improve my marketing?” And, of course, “Do you love me?”
Okay, so maybe that last one has a hint of undertoned craziness. It doesn’t make it any less pressing when you’re feeling insecure.
Insecurity and checking in are two human limitations that keep us from ever becoming our businesses. Your business doesn’t cry. It doesn’t feel hopeless or scared. It doesn’t feel anything. You do, though, and remembering and recognizing that make up the first step.
Fortunately, I have a lot of people in my life that can help me through basically everything that gets thrown at me. I have a wonderful supportive husband and parents, insightful and intuitive friends, and knowledgeable colleagues. I want to say thank you for all that they do, here.
In this time of Thanksgiving, I want all of you (even the non-Americans) to take a moment to think about your so-called Oh Shit Bar (You know – that bar in automobiles that you can latch onto to keep from bouncing around)… Who in your life do you turn to when you’re having issues? How do you stay sane? How do you keep your cool, so to speak, and get back to your happy place when the going gets rough?
