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My thoughts of owning my own business have consumed me over the years.

I figured one day I would have my own Ultrasound Business, but as the years went by I never even came close to having my dream come true.  I was so busy with my job, I felt eventually all my hard work would pay off.   Fear, is the most common cause for not moving forward with your dreams, and in my case, I was affraid of failing.  I stayed my course of working for hospitals, and doctors offices for thirteen years.  It was a constant stuggle for me to have any kind of life or time to spend with my sons.  Practically 80% of my days and nights were spent at work, just so I could say at the end of the year I made $80,000 or more.  Honestly, it was time wasted.   I really couldn’t tell you what I’ve done with my life but work for someone who doesn’t appreciate you or value time spent with family.

When I finally decided to make a change, it couldn’t have happened at a better time.  I was beginning to resent my present way of life.  An idea that had been consuming me over the years, all of a sudden became a reality.  I was going to own my own business, and I was going to do it at that exact moment.  I didn’t even care what kind of business, as long as it was mine.  The day I was hit by this new vision was the day I transformed myself into a business owner.  I didn’t care what it took, or how I was going to do it.  I wanted it done.  I was so tired of my life in general, I never see my sons, I don’t even talk to my husband.  My family lives in another state and because of time constraints, they are just a card or a phone call now and then.

This year is so different!  On September 11th, 2009 I gave my work my resignation.  I must have been approached by ten different co-workers, all with the same question.  “Why are you leaving?” My reply was, “I own my own business, and I need more time to focus on this.”  Which means, I will have to give up something else that it holding me back from moving forward.  I had such a rush of excitement, and feeling of freedom.  I walked around work for the next two weeks, answering questions about my online business. 

Some thought I was crazy, others gave me praise for just having the guts to do something so outrageous.  A few asked me to teach them what I know.  I simply responded with a smile, “You have to want it so bad, you can’t think of anything else except this one thing and then make it a reality.”

 My understanding of this concept has absolutley changed my life.  I am a caregiver, but to those who matter, I have neglected to give them my time.  As a matter of fact, a week ago my oldest son and I drove my friends truck from Arizona to Tennessee.  I wanted it to be an experiment.  I can access my online business from anywhere as long as I have internet.  I now work three to four hours a day (if that) managing my websites and I make more money doing less work.  Everyones dream job!

I want to kick myself for not having the patience and knowledge sooner.  By the way, it’s taken me a month  and about $300 to educate myself, and get my business going so I could quit my job.