Don’t Let Anybody Tell You That You Can’t
June 26th, 2008
If you are going to create and implement meaningful, proactive projects then there are going to be many ‘naysayers’ along the way.
Don’t listen to them.
In fact turn around and head in the opposite direction. There are people out there who believe in you. Who want you to succeed and can even help you to get started.
We all have self-doubt to contend with so adding negative people into the mix can stop you, or worse, they can add to your frustration and cause you to give up in anger.
You have the power in you. In fact, you (we!) can change the world.
It is easy to become cynical and negative. Sometimes we have to change ourselves before we can change the world, but it can be done.
What is it that you want to do? You CAN do it. I believe in you.
What a nice surprise to be featured in Islands Magazine this month in their “Ten Best Islands to Live On” article. Almost exactly one year ago Terrie and I purchased the Palmetto Guesthouse after living overseas for many years.
We are both originally from Massachusetts and we had the dream of owning our own business for many years and finally saw that goal come to fruition with the purchase of the Palmetto here on Culebra.
Our travels have taken us to Europe, Central and South America, the South Pacific, and of course, the Caribbean.
Are you an entrepreneur? Or do you long to take the leap and become one?
A disclaimer: I have only been at this for a year and realize I still have a TREMENDOUS amount to learn! Especially as I am now working on a new and completely different project and I feel like I am starting anew all over again. I offer up this post with the hope that others might share their experiences as well and we can all learn.
Some background info…
Almost exactly one year ago today a lifelong dream of mine to become a small business owner and entrepreneur was realized. Don’t get me wrong, I hold no misconceptions and I certainly do realize that I did not create a Microsoft like software dynasty, a dynamic online shoe business, or seek venture capital for a bio tech firm.
But, for me, jumping head first into small business ownership was a personal and financial risk taken and a goal heartily pursued and accomplished!
