Your Unique Success Story is Not a Competition

I know, I know, we're often bombarded with stories of rapid success and seemingly effortless growth. It’s easy to feel like we’re in a race, constantly comparing ourselves to others. However, it’s so crucial to recognize that growth and time freedom are deeply personal and mean different things to each of us. Your life is unique, and it’s not a competition so please stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your own personal journey!

At one point in time, I worked 25/7 in my business.  My days started and ended with work.  I had created myself a job (not a business) that was structured around me being available every day, all day.  At the time I didn't realize that I had actually done this to myself and just as I had created the structure, I could work towards recreating a structure that aligned with my personal and professional goals.

For me, time freedom meant significantly cutting down my hours, enjoying work-free vacations, having my business run almost exclusively without me, and eventually selling for a profit when the opportunity presented itself. Working 12-15 hours a week might sound horrible to some (I have friends who own businesses who would say working 12-15 hours per week sounds like a nightmare) and I totally respect that.  I am living for ME and these things literally changed my life.

Defining Growth on Your Own Terms

What does growth look like for you? For some, it might be about scaling up operations, hiring more staff, or expanding to new locations. For others, growth might mean increasing revenue, enhancing customer satisfaction, or improving product quality. It could also be about personal development, learning new skills, or fostering a strong company culture.  

Take a moment to reflect on what growth means to you. Set your own goals based on your values and aspirations. Remember, the growth of your business should align with what you envision for your future, not what others expect of you!

Time Freedom: Your Personal Vision

Time freedom is another area where perspectives can vary greatly. For some, it means having the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time. For others, it might mean being able to take weekends off, spend evenings with family, or even take extended vacations without worrying about the business.

Consider what time freedom looks like in your life. Is it about creating a better work-life balance, delegating tasks, or implementing efficient systems? Once you have a clear vision, you can start making strategic decisions to move closer to your ideal scenario.

My Program

If you're looking for a structured approach to achieve growth and time freedom, consider joining my program, From Chaos to Clarity: A Time Freedom Transformation. I created this program to include the steps I used to achieve business growth and time freedom and bundled it up in to 15 easily digestible lessons for small business owners just like you.  I am not launching again until the fall but you can join the waitlist HERE!

Please take the time this week to reflect on your own definitions of growth and time freedom. Set your benchmarks, celebrate your progress, and continue to move forward on your own path.  You owe it to yourself!

Here’s to your continued success and the achievement of your personal vision of growth and time freedom 🥂