Hey Fastlane Forum members,
I'm ecstatic to share that I finally generated my first sale this Saturday! It's been a long and challenging journey of 4 years - struggling to survive, living on social assistance, job hunting, and battling depression. I can't pinpoint the exact cause of my depression, but it might be related to my mother's depressive nature.
Throughout these years, I've had countless jobs, such as a janitor, cleaning staircases, and even cleaning up after others. I worked 16+ hours a day for a while, building my gardening and landscaping business. I even woke up at 4:00 AM to steal my neighbor's WiFi to work on my shop – a desperate move when you're broke and without internet access.
I started and gave up on my shop FOUR times!
I know 4 years may seem like a long time to make that first sale, but for me, it's a massive success. After all, isn't our reality subjective?
MJ de Marco's books have always helped me stay focused. At the peak of my gardening and landscaping business, I had six employees. However, I must say that personnel systems are terrible! Employees would steal small follow-up jobs behind my back, take tools, and call in sick – the construction industry is crazy! I even had an illegal past, working for the 1%. Crime isn't cool!
My life's purpose: I have two charming daughters, and I want to provide them with a life of financial security, unlike my own childhood.
My life inspirations: Elon Musk, MJ de Marco, and Jeff Bezos. I watch and listen to their videos while working!
The journey to making that first sale isn't enjoyable – but never give up, as nothing is impossible.
A little background about me: I come from poverty and unhealthy parents – my mother being depressive and my father a strong narcissist with a penchant for infidelity. I even boxed internationally, aiming to become the next Mike Tyson. The pain of boxing helped heal my childhood wounds. I'm the second-born of 10 children and was always the black sheep of the family.
I hope my story provides some value to you all – anyone can win their first customer in any industry. I mean, if I can do it, why can't you?
I'm ecstatic to share that I finally generated my first sale this Saturday! It's been a long and challenging journey of 4 years - struggling to survive, living on social assistance, job hunting, and battling depression. I can't pinpoint the exact cause of my depression, but it might be related to my mother's depressive nature.
Throughout these years, I've had countless jobs, such as a janitor, cleaning staircases, and even cleaning up after others. I worked 16+ hours a day for a while, building my gardening and landscaping business. I even woke up at 4:00 AM to steal my neighbor's WiFi to work on my shop – a desperate move when you're broke and without internet access.
I started and gave up on my shop FOUR times!
I know 4 years may seem like a long time to make that first sale, but for me, it's a massive success. After all, isn't our reality subjective?
MJ de Marco's books have always helped me stay focused. At the peak of my gardening and landscaping business, I had six employees. However, I must say that personnel systems are terrible! Employees would steal small follow-up jobs behind my back, take tools, and call in sick – the construction industry is crazy! I even had an illegal past, working for the 1%. Crime isn't cool!
My life's purpose: I have two charming daughters, and I want to provide them with a life of financial security, unlike my own childhood.
My life inspirations: Elon Musk, MJ de Marco, and Jeff Bezos. I watch and listen to their videos while working!
The journey to making that first sale isn't enjoyable – but never give up, as nothing is impossible.
A little background about me: I come from poverty and unhealthy parents – my mother being depressive and my father a strong narcissist with a penchant for infidelity. I even boxed internationally, aiming to become the next Mike Tyson. The pain of boxing helped heal my childhood wounds. I'm the second-born of 10 children and was always the black sheep of the family.
I hope my story provides some value to you all – anyone can win their first customer in any industry. I mean, if I can do it, why can't you?
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