ANDREA RUNNELS
Sometimes I like to procrastinate from things I probably should be doing by writing random acrostic poems. My creative brain thinks in connections and metaphors and around my birthday I decided to just go for it with the word ENTREPRENEUR. This was just a quick poetic reflection on entrepreneurship. I wrote a more introspective piece about my decision to leave the classroom called Two Teachers Diverged in a Yellow Classroom. Hey, when Big Magic strikes writers gotta write!
Everyone, everywhere has an opinion
Take them with a grain of salt
None of them have a short-cut or magic pill
Only you can determine what is right for your business
True success comes through testing out ideas through trial and error
It takes time to build a foundation
Redirection of your efforts and shifting your focus is commonplace
It’s happening behind the scenes, away from the social media highlight reels
Exciting opportunities await if you persevere
Ideas aren’t going to be enough
Passion for your products and services is essential
But be certain you are clear on your “why”
Ready yourself for long hours, falling tears, disappointed faces
Know what are you willing to sacrifice
Expect to be misunderstood, critiqued, crucified, and challenged
Stay the course despite the noise pollution
Notice what is working amongst all the things that aren’t
Celebrate wins no matter how small
Expect to be facing unchartered territory
You are a pioneer
Uncover your true purpose when you share your story
It may be bigger than you know
Risk disappointment, heartbreak, and defeat
Those are the fuel for your fire
