Comments on: I am a terrible entrepreneur.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:24:00 +0000

I hear you, Kyeli! I'm shockingly sensitive to criticism sometimes, and when people don't reply to my emails it sends me into a state of "omgtheyhateme". (Neurotic much?) Neither of these are prrrrrobably good traits for an entrepreneur. Still working on them, I'll admit. .-= Michelle´s last blog ..Marvelous Monday! =-.

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:10:59 +0000

IME, trying to force something will eventually backfire. “Eventually” can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as several years, but it will happen.

I need a certain amount of structure to my day to get much done, and I’ve figured out how to use that structure to bolster my strengths, taking into account at what time of day I’m better at certain things, and at what time of day I’m not good at those things.

And the most important thing about that is, I do my best not to beat myself up when I can’t get things done. (There’s that violence thing again, and avoiding it is a lot more pleasant for me than inflicting it on myself!)

Being true to yourself sounds like the most constructive way to go about it. :)

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:39:17 +0000

Kyeli:

It is a joy to read your blog. Thanks for your hard work. Please keep on writing.

Come on, cheer up. You are a good writer and have plenty going for you. Bless your heart. Those of us who cherish your writing are with you every step of the way.

You contribute and add value through the work you do and that’s just great about you.

Try to replace the negative self-talk with positive affirmations. And you’ll be fine.

You have the support of so many of your readers and we wish you well.

In the end, things are going to work out for you just fine. You are going to pluck a star from the night sky and be cherry bright, shining like a red apple.

If you don’t like to do something, find something you like and follow your bliss. Just a few suggestions, that’ all, and try to cultivate hobbies. Be happy outside of work too.

By: Silence « Off Trajectory

Silence « Off Trajectory — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:27:44 +0000

[...] Thankfully, Kyeli said it for me instead. [...]

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:48:03 +0000

Awww! Don’t they say that being an entrepreneur/having a business is the biggest personal development type of challenge you’ll ever face? I can definitely see how it applies in my life.

It’s not easy, but like you mentioned… you don’t need to squeeze yourself into that other way of doing things. We can be ourselves and still make it work. :)

Love you Kyeli! :)
.-= Nathalie Lussier´s last blog ..Mindful Monday: Unplugged Edition =-.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:59:05 +0000

I'm a terrible entrepreneur too, most days. And now I feel so much better about that. :D .-= Rachael´s last blog ..My Super Short Hair (Is Kind Of Weird) =-.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:45:25 +0000

Ky, you are a font – it wells up out of you. When you are feeling good, you easily aim it where you will.

Nothing can stop the upwelling. You are sensitive, so WHERE your energy goes gets redirected (usually internally).

You don’t need to violently force a different direction. That internal flow may be exactly what you need. Trying to force it somewhere might even prevent it from doing anything useful, perhaps even pool it up negatively.

But your energy will continue to flow, and while you may not be able aim it, you can learn how to use the new paths it is on.

*hugs*