EVERYONE KEPT TELLING ME ‘ NO ’!
Like many other people , Julie had thoughts of starting her own business . Yet rather than simply ‘ wanting ’ a business , she decided to take the steps to achieve that goal even when others doubted her . Here is her story :
Wanting a business and having one are two very different things . I know this because every time I tried to start mine , I never succeeded . But I never stopped believing in my dream . I paid to have my business plan drawn up , but everyone around me kept telling me that I wouldn ’ t be able to establish my business .
It was a horrible feeling when I was constantly rejected , but my belief in my idea kept me going . I didn ’ t give up ; I kept running towards my dream . I wasn ’ t going to take ‘ no ’ for an answer . I was so determined to achieve the outcome because of the faith that I had .
The Monday Independence Project meetings and the other programmes that I took part in every week at the HelpCentre gave me an opportunity to realise my dream . I was motivated by the testimonies of others who had made their dreams come true . I knew mine was still possible , even though I had conflicting thoughts in my mind .
There was a tug of war in Julie ’ s mind due the comments that her close relatives made . Nonetheless , she didn ’ t allow them to put a stop to her progress .
I kept a positive mindset . A month later , I started building my business . I managed to complete my registration . Then I had to find clients .
Today my business is overflowing with clients , and the carers working for me are so busy that I can even afford to refuse new clients . Taking part in the Monday meetings paid off . My life has completely turned around , and the same can happen to you !
Julie Field
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