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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. But the tickets never showed up. I ended up realizing my journey back would begin with forgiving myself —that I could start over and create my own way. But I know now I would never be where I am today without this traumatic experience.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. And to also know that you are not alone.

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6 Strategies to Implement a Summer Schedule

Office Organization Success

As I shared in a recent training call, the number one reason why I started my business over 11 years ago was because I wanted flexibility in my schedule. And so, after reading an article in Office Secretary Magazine, I became a Virtual Assistant in November 2001. Live Trainings & Workshops. ” at [link].

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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How Will You Show Up? , Business owners, executives, sales teams and rev ops teams hire her when they want to boost mental stamina and increase sales through neuroscience-based mindset training. She was born in Chengdu but grew up everywhere. She received the Sojourner Truth Award by the National Congress of Black Women.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could choose my own schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. Challenge/Mistake #1 – Creating Balance.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

Ian's Messy Desk

Comments Hey Ian, I’m definately linking this up at blogs4God.com for geek reasons … but also I have to comment I found this article a bit amusing in that many of the techniques mentioned I had already learned … while training/studying for an opera singing career.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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The result is people end up being overly cautious, unwilling to take the very risks needed to create more meaningful lives. In October 2001, with three children under 4 (including an 8-week-old), I moved from Australia to Dallas with my husband, Andrew, who’d been offered a job. Trust your capabilities. But at what cost? I asked her.

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