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[A Note from Clay: This post is the first of a series of liberation stories. The story you are about to read comes from Jane Chin, who is one of the most amazing people I've met in the last year -- and I've met a lot of cool people in the last year. Her story [...
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9 months ago
9 months ago
love your story! very encouraging! I am amazed by the way you made this though decisions!
bw,
will
p.s.: there is a mistake in the link to Micro Businessmentor: one "s" is missing
9 months ago
9 months ago
What I like more about this article is how she shares the hardships too.
9 months ago
I especially noted this in the article:
>What kept me going? What got me through doubt and fear? I
>can identify 3 assets: (1) the intensity I felt for my
>mission, (2) Cass’s confidence in me even when I was not
>always confident in myself, and (3) perseverance to see
>through my mission to make a specific difference in the
>pharmaceutical industry.
This is stark contrast to the "get rich quick" schemes that have become so popular. Way to go Jane.
9 months ago
I made a point to talk about the hardships because I've read many stories that focus only on the successes, and miss sharing what I consider to be the most important part of an entrepreneurial story: the tough times.
I've always found it more useful to know what real challenges a person has encountered, how he or she made value-based decisions to deal with the challenges, what happened as a consequence, and how the person grows from the experience.
Most people quit their dreams prematurely because they didn't realize how tough it can be, and in some case, how much patience they're asked to cultivate.
Jane Chin
9 months ago
I do have one question for Jane: How did you deal with criticism from your former colleagues (if there was any) when you started speaking out against their business practices?
9 months ago
9 months ago
I'm sure I had (have) critics, although for the most part, I was simply echoing the sentiments and concerns of my colleagues who were just as troubled as I was, but they have their own reasons for not speaking out.
I've learned that when you're doing the right things, and doing things right, you will see two group emerging.
One group is made up of the people you are serving and providing either tangible or intangible value to, who are thankful that someone is addressing their concerns and putting in an effort to move things forward.
The other group is made up of people for whom you will never be young enough, old enough, experienced enough, smart enough, credible enough, rich enough, poor enough, tall enough, short enough, etc. etc. etc.
You get to choose which group whose opinions you believe, and what you can do about it.
9 months ago
I started my own company this year, helping at the same time to my husband, and I have some ideas in mind.
Things I've learnt:
1)Follow youe feeings (I've never made a wrong decision when following them)
2)Give and you'll receive a lot more in return
3)Family support is esential (I wish my dad could see me now, I know he does)
4)Congruence is a must for me (I need it to be happy)
5)My husband (whom I loved, love and will always love)
Well, that's all for now.Sorry, to keep you reading such a long comment
Love Patricia
5 months ago
Not only did I enjoy the post, but I am seriously blessed by your comments here. I've just jumped ship myself, still flailing, it feels like, but more at peace than I have been in decades. I'm 40 now, no dependents, 2000+ miles away from my hometown.. and freer than I have ever been in my life thus far. I made the jump after months of prayer and now that I have done so, I feel as if I have been emancipated.
Love this site!!
Catrise
7 months ago