Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 GOOD for YOU Traci. It takes LOTS of guts to turn away such a valid offer. But if it isn't for YOU, then it just isn't. I know I did more 'shoulda' things in my life than I want to think about. All turned out ok, but I was not happy doing them. I bet everyone of us here can relate to that in one way shape or form. I'll keep the good thought that your closing this one door will end up with another opening for you that will give to YOU what you need - even more ca$h in your life. Welcome to the road less traveled ;-) ehugs, Katcha > > One year ago today, I declared 2007 to be the year of " intuition. " > (I do this every year. 2006 was the year of " letting go. " ) > > On 1/1 I started reading my IE book " for real, " found this group, and > started focusing on listening to my intution in every area of my life. > > Well, yesterday something happened, that I now believe was my " final > exam " in my year of Intuition. And, it has nothing to do with eating! > > A business colleague of mine called all excited and just HAD to have > a meeting with me, on a Sunday morning! I am VERY possessive of my > time, but his excitement had me curious so I went. He had this big > proposal of some company he is launching, and wanted to make me a > partner in the company. Mind you, this fellow is extremely wealthy, > and I have no doubt that this will be a big money making opportunity > for anyone involved. > > So, I came home, talked to my dad and husband about it (my favorite > advisors) and no one could come up with any flaws in the plan. I > spent the better part of the day thinking that I was going to say yes. > > Every once in awhile, something inside would pop up, but I didn't > really listen to it. > > Then, last night, I finally had some " alone " time, and the feeling > popped in my heart that I should say no. No? What do you mean? I > could make a ton of money and become wealthy? Why should I say No? > > I then realized that it's because I don't want to do the work. I am > not passionate about the product or the business model, and I don't > want to start a company with this fellow. > > I SHOULD do this. I am flat broke right now because of Christmas and > some other things. This COULD be the opportunity to never have to > worry about money again. All I have to invest is my time. There is no > logical reason to say no. > > But, you know what? My intuition is telling me no. The price is too > high. I want to put myself, my business, and my talent first-- not > sell it out to someone else. 2008 is MY year. Not the year I help > someone else launch their business. > > So, in the face of every reason to tell him yes, I said " thanks but > no thanks. " > > How will I feel in six months when the others on the team are > bringing in $10K a month? I'll have mixed feelings for sure, but I > know that I won't be sorry. My time is coming, but it's not going to > come from this. > > I'd say I got a " A " on my Intuition Final Exam. > > Bring on 2008! It's gonna be great! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I really enjoyed reading this story, Traci. A lot of peopel wouldn't have either the self- knowledge or the guts to do what you did. But it sounds to me like you made the right decision for you. I'm impressed > > One year ago today, I declared 2007 to be the year of " intuition. " > (I do this every year. 2006 was the year of " letting go. " ) > > On 1/1 I started reading my IE book " for real, " found this group, and > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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