Yesterday morning I took my daughter Lisa out for breakfast to celebrate her birthday. We had all sorts of things planned for the day, haircuts, downloading and setting up accounting systems (the downloading took hours so the setting up will happen today); but mostly, in addition to the birthday it was a celebration of the first day of Lisa’s new media company.
While we were munching away on the best eggs Benedict in Bedfordview, I commented to Lisa that she just looked so different; she was glowing and almost vibrating with happiness and good health. This is an extract from the blog she sent out last night: (Note from Liz: I was a child bride *grin*)
"Today I turn the very fine age of 33. I'm also celebrating because I start a new adventure today. I wrapped up my work at PenQuin yesterday and today I am officially working for myself again. So what motivated this move if PenQuin was such a funky company?
There have been a number of factors, the most important being that I have to follow my heart and to do what motivates and inspires me to get up in the morning. Through PenQuin I've discovered that I am most motivated by working with individuals and small companies with their publicity, media and communications - especially where they've reached a point where they just need h.e.l.p. I'm able to make a meaningful difference to what they do. This works for me. And I'm also a softie for getting involved with social responsibility initiatives.
I don't have a specific job title because I'm certainly not one to be defined by titles and I've got too many mixed experiences in various media and other elements - writing, reporting, scripting, tv, websites (building and editing), event media, event organising... I like to think of myself as a 'problem solver'. You got a communications/media/fun problem? I'll solve it; or I'll know someone who can.
Oh yes, it is scary going out on my own again, but it is something that I have to do - for me."
Need I say more? Yes, I think I must. All too often when it comes to following our hearts, our ambitions, the things we love, we feel that awful knot of fear in our stomachs and worry about taking that leap…. And leap it is.
You just may have to deal with the “nay sayers”. You have to deal with the people who purse their lips and don’t say a word, you have to deal with the “mother-f*#&ing joy suckers”, and you have to, more often than not, take that giant leap all by yourself.
Doesn’t it make more sense to listen to your friend, partner, offspring, with an open mind and heart? Doesn’t it make more sense to listen and add positive value to someone’s ideas and dreams (unless of course they are totally hair brained!!!). Doesn’t it make sense to support and encourage…… Don't be an automatic "Nay Sayer"!
So, here’s the really great thing…… the response Lisa has had to her new business venture has been overwhelming – She has been blessed with the “Yeah Sayers” and support from so many people, some quite unexpected! She has been meeting with potential clients for the last couple of weeks, she has drawn up some proposals to be finalised today and next week, and she is brimming with great ideas, motivation and energy….. she has found a niche market and has the media contacts and experience to make a huge difference to the smaller organisations and people…. And she just loves what she does!
Need I say more? Yes, I think I must. All too often when it comes to following our hearts, our ambitions, the things we love, we feel that awful knot of fear in our stomachs and worry about taking that leap…. And leap it is.
You just may have to deal with the “nay sayers”. You have to deal with the people who purse their lips and don’t say a word, you have to deal with the “mother-f*#&ing joy suckers”, and you have to, more often than not, take that giant leap all by yourself.
Doesn’t it make more sense to listen to your friend, partner, offspring, with an open mind and heart? Doesn’t it make more sense to listen and add positive value to someone’s ideas and dreams (unless of course they are totally hair brained!!!). Doesn’t it make sense to support and encourage…… Don't be an automatic "Nay Sayer"!
So, here’s the really great thing…… the response Lisa has had to her new business venture has been overwhelming – She has been blessed with the “Yeah Sayers” and support from so many people, some quite unexpected! She has been meeting with potential clients for the last couple of weeks, she has drawn up some proposals to be finalised today and next week, and she is brimming with great ideas, motivation and energy….. she has found a niche market and has the media contacts and experience to make a huge difference to the smaller organisations and people…. And she just loves what she does!
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