paragonmoon

Three years ago, I got laid off and was looking for a job. But times were tough, I was broke and very desperate. My unemployment was quickly running out and I still hadn’t found work. My solution? Start my own company! Since no one would give me a job, I started my own home based business! BTW, I’m a graphic designer with a focus on marketing and corporate identity.

The funny thing is, every one of my family tried their hardest to talk me out of it. It seemed everyone around me just didn’t want to see me succeed, or maybe they just didn’t have any faith. You might experience the same thing. I’ve read it’s very common! Maybe people are jealous, maybe they don’t want you to succeed because it means you can do something they are afraid of trying to do themselves. Whatever the case, my advice is DO IT. If you don’t, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. And if you try and it doesn’t work, you can always go back to what you were doing. So what are you waiting for?

Remember: Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night!

My job as a graphic designer keeps me zoned in at my desk (I have a home office), and I get so involved in my projects that time slips away – before I know it, it’s dark outside, I’ve been working all day and I’ve gotten no exercise! There’s no one here to remind me to take a break and “go for a walk.” Even just a 15 minute walk every day would be an improvement.