by Cassie Howard | Apr 5, 2017 | Business Basics |
It’s amazing how those moments in life that ended up being the BEST times are the ones that we were somewhat resistant to get involved with in the first place, due to fear. I always find it funny how the things that have the biggest impact on my life, are the biggest deal, give me the greatest impact and joy, are the things that at one point scared the living crap out of me. Like that time I jumped into the lake without knowing how to swim and trusting I would “figure it out” (I didn’t, but it was still fun - so much so that I ended up doing it all week long). Like that time I put $6,000 on a credit card, $6,000 that I didn’t actually have, and trusted a complete stranger to help me get my coaching business off the ground. Like that time I bought my first house and put 20% down, when the average down-payment was only 5%. Like that time I hired my incredible assistant and trusted her with my information, my money, my company, and trusted that she had the best intentions. Like that time I hosted my very first in-person event and felt like I was going to puke all day long due to nerves. Like that time I launched my $30,000 mentorship program (and then immediately signed on a new client with ease). Like that time I invested over $20,000 in a new coach without knowing much about her, just trusting my gut that she was “the one”. All of those scary moments ended up being the BEST moments in...