Changing Gears
Nine years ago I fell asleep at a major intersection right by my home. It was a sunny August day – noon to be exact. I had it all, except I lacked passion. I felt dead inside. I had a very successful fitness business that was dying, my dogs were old, and I was falling apart. I knew I had to do something. I knew I had to change gears.
Lack
I woke up every morning wondering when I could go back to bed even though I am a morning person. I lacked so much, so I lived in lack. This is why I fell asleep at a major intersection that warm sunny day, not once, but twice. Thank God I didn’t hurt anyone.
I made phone calls for support. I knew what I had to do. I turned to gratitude and began being thankful for the drywall above my head. I was living lies, so I started cleaning them up. I completed high school, college and earned a coaching certification. I did all of this within two years.
Empty on the Inside
I had a successful corporate career, taking markets and turning them around increasing sales over 300%. I was traveling and living Florida (much warmer than Michigan). I had a wonderful fitness business (my first love), and I went gone on to develop two more online businesses worth over six figures. I founded Bold Radio Station, an internet radio station for business owners to get their voices heard as the expert they are. I have helped thousands of women achieve their dreams, but I was dying. Something was missing! I felt empty. On the outside, I looked like I had it all. I was Superwoman, confident and strong, but inside, I was falling apart.
Today I have sold Bold Radio; it was time to pass the baton on to a new face, breath, and voice! I have pulled way back because I am feeling those sleepy, tired feelings again. I am at a crossroad. I am turning into to God and re-branding myself all based upon spiritual business success. I desire to be better so I can serve my clients more and serve myself more! I am blogging as a lifestyle spiritual supporter. I have lightened my schedule, in turn, it has reduced my stress and anxiety. It is like the song, “I can see clearly now…”
I am a Student
I have streamlined my business, I only work with ten clients per year, and I have a new workshop/mastermind launching next year. I now have time to listen to the guidance I am given; I have room to grow in all ways required.
I have rid myself of the dollar amount syndrome; figures are not important to me now. In turn, I ask how I can serve and who can I serve? It is amazing how things are beginning to show up. I still have a long way to go; I will never master this. I will forever be a student of life.
Peace,
Kim
I love this shift in your life. Thank you for listening to the signs that told you to shift gears again. I appreciate you showing us that change isn’t fatal and more isn’t always more.
Thank you and you are always there to support me as well!
I would say you are doing pretty well at mastering the new you. Much love ❤
Thank you so much, Lynn. Blogging has led me to you! I love that!
You are the Queen of reinvention, it’s an admirable trait to have. I haven’t known you long Kim, but one thing I know is nothing will keep you down for long!
Wow, this means a lot to me, David. Thank you and I am so glad to have you in my life!
Wow, I’m so glad everything turned out well for you. Glad that more and more people realize that money isn’t the key to happiness before it’s too late.
It took me a long time to realize this.
What a lovely post, I’m so glad you’ve been able to streamline your life and lighten your load. It sounds like it’s been a very positive move for you.
Indeed it has been, and still work in progress!
Kim, our stories are not far from. I love people who take responsibility and change their situation around. I admire your courage!
Thank you, Mira! I would love to hear your story sometime!
Wow Kim you’ve had a really interesting that high-pressure career so far, it’s lovely that you are now able to take the time out to reassess your priorities and where you want your energy… I’m sure your new venture will be equally as successful!
I am working on it, work in progress!