22/12/2022
I gave up someone else’s dream for this life.
Here's what I learned.
For quite a while I juggled my 9-5 with my ‘side hustle’ until the day came I decided enough was enough, I wanted to take the jump and go all in.
And almost a year to the day, it's been a year of:
Travelling around the world for networking and events.
BEING with our youngest son day in and day out, building a connection that can never be replaced.
Of fear of finding work.
Trying to grow a new program and failing.
Of launching a new offer that didn't take off.
15-hour days.
2-hour days.
And all the ups and downs that do with this life.
As it stands right now, being open and honest, I'm having to take a little bit of work back at my 9-5.
Because I have a family to provide for, and if I need to take some work here or there to do this, then so be it.
I won't see my life fall apart for the sake of my pride and ego.
There are no rule books to follow here, I can do this HOWEVER I WANT TO.
But it showed me this self-employed life IS FOR ME.
Those days I've had with my children can NEVER BE REPLACED.
Ever.
Even if I went back to being a bin man, that bond will never be taken away from us.
And you know what?
People will say, will you should have had X amounts of months' income saved up to cover you.
Yep, probably should have, but it'll be alright.
That's a lesson for me on this journey.
But right now, I'm sitting in a cottage, in the middle of the woods surrounded by nature, waterfalls and my WHOLE FAMILY for the Xmas period.
When my dad passed away last year, my mum couldn't face being at home or doing our traditional celebrations without him.
So I booked an Airbnb for us all.
This lifestyle allows me to do this.
And even though I've been scared about my business, and what's gonna happen next year, I know on my death bed I won't remember that.
But I will remember the memories we make this week.
And I know I'll be successful next year.
Because I trust in my ability.
Because I've seen the difference my work makes.
And my clients will back me up too.
So if you're sat there worried about following a dream or taking a risk.
I would always say do it. (’we'll all be dead soon anyway’ is my life motto)
It will scare you.
The fear will always be there.
But eventually, you'll have a backpack so big you can just carry it along with you.
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P.S next year I'm opening my books for 1:1 coaching to help others who are considering freelancing or those early in their copy career for help. I'm offering 50% off the first 5 people that book so If you want to learn more just drop me a message cuz you can book now.
P.P.S This isn't my main offer, so I'm not going to be pushing this.
I'm still a super cool badass copywriter, and I do have space for 1 more client to work with next year, so please do reach out.