Blog Entry 11/20/21

One of the things that impressed me the most was the story that Jim Ritchie shared from Your Emotion Fingerprint. "One evening an old, wise Cherokee sat by the fireside and told his grandson about the human experience. He described a battle that rages inside all of us. There’s a battle between two wolves—one is evil and one is good. The grandfather explained that the first wolf—the evil one— represented anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The second wolf, the grandfather continued, is the good one. Represented joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and even faith. The grandson thought about the situation for a minute. He then asked his grandfather, 'Which wolf wins?' The old Cherokee simply replied, 'The one you feed.' This made me think more about which wolf I am choosing to feed. I have always felt the struggle between choosing a safe career and pursuing my passions. One thing that has helped me feed the good wolf and be more encouraged to be an entrepreneur was when my passion met with an opportunity, like esthetics. I love self-care and beauty and the industry is growing, so there is a demand for it!

One thing I am really looking forward to experiencing this week is interviewing an entrepreneur I know. I asked a businesswoman that I really respect if she would have time to answer a few questions, and I really think that her answers will help further inspire and guide my journey. Being an entrepreneur in esthetics isn't exactly something that is unique or new, but the industry has blossomed in the past 10 years or so. Although a lot of people get into it because it seems like an easier career, I am interested because in it because I am passionate about it. It has helped me become a more confident and loving person, and I want to spread that love and confidence to others. My motivation and love for esthetics set me apart from those who want easy. My journey won't be easy, but I know it will be fulfilling because I am putting the energy, thought, and work into my entrepreneurial path.

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