Happy Independence Day to all of my friends in the USA!

July 4 is a special day for me. My beloved grandmother was born on July 4, and her sister, one of my favorite aunts, passed away on July 4 a few years ago. I always take time on this holiday to thank God for the gift of their presence in my life.

But that’s not all I have to be thankful for on the Fourth of July. Right at the top of my gratitude list is the country I live in and the freedoms it affords me.

If you were born and raised in the United States, it’s incredibly easy to take the gift of freedom for granted. But over the next few days, I encourage you to reflect on just how fortunate we are to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

As independent business owners and professionals, Independence Day should mean even more because the core values that we celebrate on July 4th — independence and freedom — are the very same values that allow us to live the lives we love.

Without the independence and freedom that we enjoy here in the United States, our professional goals and aspirations would be little more than distant pipedreams. Many people in countries around the world merely dream of the careers we are able to pursue in the US.

Take a moment over the next day or two to reflect on the independence and freedom we are fortunate to be able to pursue. After all, wasn’t it independence and freedom that propelled you into the career that you now work so hard for? Remember these three freedoms that all entrepreneurs enjoy this week and every week:

Time. You may have to work hard, but you’re able to choose how to spend your time, both professionally and personally, so you can live a full, balanced life and pursue other interests. You can also free up more time by working effectively and efficiently.

Relationships. You have the power to decide with whom you spend your time — both in and out of the office. You get to decide which type of clients or customers to pursue, which employees or contractors to collaborate with, and whom to network with professionally.

Money. If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, there’s no ceiling on how much you can earn. The smarter you work, the more money you can bring home. Even if you work for a corporation and your salary is determined by your boss, you have the freedom to make yourself an invaluable asset to the team that company executives will want to compensate fairly to keep you around.

“The essence of America, that which really unites us, is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion. It is an idea, and what an idea it is — that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.” Condoleezza Rice

Let this Independence Day serve as a reminder that we all have a real opportunity — and arguably an obligation — to do everything we can to achieve all that we can. In short, we owe it to ourselves to take advantage of our freedom and reach our full potential.

That is why I urge you to pursue your personal and professional passions. This week, take the time to think about just how blessed we are to dream big, work hard, and achieve the seemingly unachievable.

At Celeste Giordano Coaching, I help my clients build the legacy businesses that wouldn’t be possible without the priceless freedoms and liberties we enjoy in this country. I also work with my clients to implement the strategies they’ve been missing that will enable them to break through and “double plus” their incomes. Contact me today to build your legacy business and maximize your revenue potential!

Wishing you a safe and prosperous July 4th full of family, friends, barbecues, sunshine, and fireworks!

Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “DoublePlus™” their income and become effective and inspirational leaders in their fields. Whether it’s taking your successful business to the next level or starting a new venture, she will teach you the exact skills and strategies you need to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock-solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real profit and lasting success. Celeste is a professional business growth specialist, a master sales strategist, and dynamic speaker with more than 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.

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