Starting over is scary as hell. No matter how much of a brave front that I
put on I have to admit that the thought of starting over and changing my
routine scares the crap out of me.
The
good news is I don’t allow the fear to stop me from moving forward with what I
know needs to be done.
As you know, I left my corporate job in January 2015. My plan was to start a business and be a full
time fitness professional.
Immediately. That isn’t quite how
it worked out. I worked my business and
got my clients and ran through my savings.
I was faced with the reality that new businesses do not make a profit in
the first year – or the first several years.
I had to get a job.
After I got out of my feelings and accepted the fact that
getting a job does not mean I failed in my attempt at entrepreneurship – it only
means that my dream is being delayed. A
delay is not a denial. After all, I am
still working as a fitness professional.
Things don’t look like I thought that they would and that’s okay.
I am currently wearing several hats in the fitness
industry: personal trainer, group
exercise instructor, fitness specialist, Y-Change Coach, business owner and
virtual coach.
Today I interviewed for another position at the Y as a
Manager on Duty (MOD) which basically means that I am the go-to person when
issues arise. I got the job and I start
training tomorrow. Additionally, the
person that I interviewed with said that I was also being considered for a
position as an AOA (Active Older Adults) Coordinator.
It didn’t turn out how I thought it would but because I didn’t
fear starting over, I see it turning out better. I will have a successful career as a fitness
professional. This is my second
act. My encore.
In the corporate world I was making very close to six
figures and had reached a very high level in that profession. In 2015 I started back at the very
beginning. That is scary as hell. Having to prove myself again and work my way
up. It would have been easier to stay
where I was and be comfortable. It would
have been easier but definitely not as satisfying.
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