05/12/2024
The Highs and Lows of Starting Your Own Business
Ah, the glamorous life of a business owner. Coffee-fuelled days, sleepless nights and existential crises over whether your logo is good enough (spoiler: it probably is). Running your business is no small feat. It’s worth it, but it’s also like assembling flat-pack furniture without instructions – exciting at first, confusing in the middle and occasionally leaving you questioning everything.
The Highs: When You’re Smashing It
Some days you’re on fire. Clients are rolling in, ideas are flowing and you’re CEO of Success Central. These moments remind you why you took the leap. You’re not just surviving – you’re absolutely smashing it!
It’s the wins that make it worthwhile. Maybe you land a dream client, hit a milestone, or finally remember the right password without spiralling into a reset frenzy. Celebrate every win, big or small, because they fuel your momentum.
The Lows: When It’s Quiet
And then… crickets. No enquiries, no emails, just a little voice whispering, “What if this is it? What if no one ever hires me again?”
First of all, that voice is a liar. Second, quiet periods happen to everyone, even the ones who seem to have it all figured out. Use the downtime to regroup, plan, or finally tackle that to-do list. (You know the one.)
Success isn’t a straight line, it’s a scribble with detours and challenges. Keep showing up. Tough times are phases, not the end.
The Lonely Hustle
Let’s be honest, starting a business can be lonely. You’re the boss, marketer, accountant, and everything in between. And that classic line? “When you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Ha! Here’s the truth: when you love what you do, you work every day. You work harder than you ever thought possible because it matters so much.
But it’s your work. Every late night, tough decision and win? It’s all building something extraordinary.
Why It’s Worth It
Despite the ups, downs, and “what-am-I-doing” moments, building your business is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do.
Whether you’re flying high or stuck in a quiet patch, remember, you’re not alone. Every entrepreneur has been there and will tell you the same thing – keep going. Your dream is worth it and so are you.
And hey, if it feels like too much, drop me a message. We can laugh together, cry together or maybe even help each other out.
You’ve got this! Now go grab that coffee and crush the day like the boss you are. 💪