entrepreneur |ĖƤntrÉprÉĖnoÅr; -ĖnÉr|
noun
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
ā¢ a promoter in the entertainment industry.
I didnāt realize that I became an entrepreneur. I was following where my heart led me, and voila, now Iām one of them.
When I finally quit my job to be a travel writer, I had quite a few panic attacks. I thought I built something really great, but I was looking at just a trailhead of a mountain size of Kilimanjaro. I still had a long way to go and was on one path among thousands. Just like learning wine. The more you know, the more you realize you donāt know. For some time I couldnāt look at Facebook updates. It made me feel like everyone but me was moving on and scoring in their life, professionally. Speaker, author, published photographer, successful blogger and so on. I was keep questioning, āwhy couldnāt I be like that?ā
Enlightenment came.
To be professionally successful, I needed to do something great first. The idea in my head wonāt prove anything. My action, the big leap was just a start. It took me to the starting point, and now it was my turn. I needed to actually start building something good. And I didnāt realize that before.
Once I saw this advertisement from National Geographic (or other photography magazine), that the answer to the question āhow can I be an amazing photographer?ā was āgo somewhere amazing.ā So true. Every shot would be a magazine worthy in the Alps than the everyday life in the city. If the surrounding is amazing, itās easier to mimic the amazingness than create the whole new one. The effort to get ourselves to the amazing place, thatās what makes everything different.
I quit my job. I have an interesting website. I have a good personality. I have abilities. However, these facts wonāt get me to the pedestal. My action will.
Ever since the enlightenment came to my system, Iāve tried hard to create something meaningful and evergreen. I had minor success along the way, but I still have high hopes. My notebook is filled with scribbles of ideas, short sentences and list of things to do.
Every single day, to become great, Iām building something great.
Cheers to you all entrepreneurs out there.
I love this! I have found that not comparing myself to others helps dramatically with my sanity. As long as I’m doing what I love and pushing myself, that makes me happy.
Thanks Christy! It’s inevitable to compare myself to others, but it’s important to snap out of it I think. But it’s a good sign, we dream big! š
I love that picture!
Keep your head up high, Juno!
It was taken from Hickory Run State Park, PA! š And thanks for the cheer. I will!
Good luck with your goals. Don’t forget that what you are doing is pretty amazing to many of us. Doing what you love is a pretty big success by itself.
Thanks Ross, that means a lot to me. Craving something bigger makes me forget things that I already have. It’s a hard balance. š Thanks for the reminder.
Very nice post Juno! Being an entrepreneur can feel a bit lonely at times. š
It’s an exciting lifestyle but yes, it can be lonely. But there are a lot of us who are going through same thing, which means I have many people to share. š
Great post Juno! For some people it takes a long time realizing what their dream is. I have found mine through travel blogging as well, but I am not doing it full-time yet. That’s the next step!
Cheers to you Tammy! Through travel blogging, I am finding what I really like to do. Writing is great too but it’s a tool for where I want to go. I’m grateful to find what I want. Hope you’ll get to your way soon as well!
love the new look babe.. well done!
Thanks Ciki š
I think you have some fabulous achievements already Juno. You are making great just a little bit more great.
I do like your new web design too.
Thanks! I’m trying, little by little. Cheers to your journey as well!
Good stuff! It’s always inspiring to see other travel writers and bloggers share their stories of pushing through the hard times towards success. Doing what makes you happy is the biggest success of all.
I agree. I’m happy to do something I love every day, but it doesn’t change the fact it’s challenging. But I’d rather challenge something I love, than things I have no passion!
Awesome post š really inspirational stuff. Good luck in chasing down your dreams š
Thanks for building this GREAT post! Completely agree…this stresses a call to action to start DOING. The things we create and the art we share is of utmost importance. We may be insignificant individually, but we’re infinitely significant in the things we create.
Hi Matthew, thanks, glad you enjoyed the article. The first step is always the hardest. I found my creativity in life, but the problem is, there are literally millions of different ways to achieve something. Everything’s on me, no one to blame if I fail. I feel more grown up, and alive!
LOVE this post!!!! You rock girl!
Thanks Andi!
You are doing something great just by opening up and being honest with your readers. I am also an entrepreneur in the travel industry, and at first I thought the exact same as you, everyone seems to be leaping forward in bounds but me. No one likes to talk about the hard road to success, but it IS a hard road, and only those with guts get the glory!
Thanks Candice. I felt the same. Since no one told me about the struggling below the water, I only saw the glory and thought this would be easy. It looks like sometimes the result only matters, but sometimes the process can matter as well. I don’t know what to do! Just be thankful for everyday I have, and do what I can do the best. It’s a hard job! š
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You’re following your passion and doing what you love Juno. That is both a risk but also your soul call š
It may be rocky at times but the rewards and satisfaction will be totally worthwhile!
Keep up the great work š
Being an Entrepreneur is not easy but I think it is a whole lot better than working for someone else. Keep following your passion and you will be successful. I am very impressed by what you have accomplished so far.
Love that advice about being a good photographer! Very inspiring š
You can do it! š
I’m with you every step of the way, blog sister!
Looking at what others have achieved can bring you down, but I think it can also motivate you to research WHY these others are succesful and if you yourself could apply some of the strategies they apply.
I wish you the best of luck with creating your own piece of great!
“For some time I couldnāt look at Facebook updates. It made me feel like everyone but me was moving on and scoring in their life, professionally.” SOOOOOO TRUE! In many occasions, like this one, your thoughts/feelings are EXACTLY the same as mine… It seems as if I had written them myself, I promise!
What I like the most of this blog are not the travel stories or the photographs… NO, what really appeals to me its your utter sincerity. You have a great blog. Congratulations!
Preach, sister!
This is really inspiring Juno, I am sure you will do great things.
Great inspiration Juno! When pursuing your dreams even just some success will be very gratifying š
Keep up the good work. Many choose the path to entrepreneurship because they want to make a difference. Thank you for the inspiration!