The Independence to Pursue Our Dreams
I’m sending this to you early this week because today I am leaving for Europe because I have the opportunity and freedom to invest in my personal and professional development by attending the Women of Global Change International Summit in Italy, France, and Spain. I will also be taking part in a service project in Barcelona, Spain, to establish a career center for migrant and refugee women and their children — a timely and worthy cause that I’m proud to support.
I want to use this platform to give my husband, Mike, a special thank you for giving me the freedom and encouragement to pursue this professional development and support this service project.
I hope that you have a safe and happy Independence Day tomorrow as you celebrate our nation’s freedom.
I don’t know about you, but when I think of July 4th, memories and strong sentiments are stirred up.
Of course, I’m incredibly grateful and indebted to the brave forces who literally put their lives on the line to ensure that the safety, security, and independence I treasure remain intact.
I have always cherished childhood memories of spending summers visiting with my grandmother – “Grandma Quinn” – in South Carolina, whose birthday fell on July 4th. For me, Independence Day meant quality time spent with family.
Perhaps you think of colorful fireworks displays, picnics under the summer sun, stars and stripes, or backyard BBQs with friends and family.
But as independent business owners and entrepreneurs, our Independence Day associations should run even more deeply than that.
Here’s why…
The core values we celebrate on July 4th – independence and freedom – are the very same values that allow us to live the lives we love. That’s why it’s called “Independence Day,” and that’s why we continue to celebrate it year after year!
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 here.
As we juggle day-to-day personal responsibilities, professional demands, and busy schedules, it’s so easy to take these gifts for granted. But around Independence Day, I encourage you to reflect on just how fortunate we are to be able to pursue our best lives.
For me, Independence Day is more than just a day of celebration – it’s a day of APPRECIATION. On July 4th, we are grateful for the glorious independence and invaluable freedoms that make us proud to be Americans.
I’m grateful and privileged to live in a country where I can get up every morning, diligently run my proven business model, and enjoy the results of my labor — without fear of oppression.
I’m grateful and humbled to be in a position where I can teach other entrepreneurs the tools, strategies, and mindsets they need to build their own legacy businesses.
I’m grateful and compelled to do all that I can to achieve all that I can. I owe it to myself and you owe it to yourself to take advantage of our independence and actualize our invaluable potential.
After all, wasn’t it independence and freedom that propelled you to start your own business? Remember these 3 sources of entrepreneurial freedom this week and every week:
Freedom #1: Time – Entrepreneurs may have to work hard, but they’re able to choose how to spend their time. They can also free up more time by working effectively.
Entrepreneurs empower themselves to spend their working lives doing what they really enjoy. They also have the freedom not to work sometimes, so they can live a full, balanced life and pursue other interests.
Freedom #2: Relationships – As a business owner, you have greater power to decide with whom to spend your time, both professionally and personally. You get to decide which type of clients or customers to go after, which employees or contractors to hire, and whom to network with professionally.
You also enable yourself to control your own schedule and destiny, so you can spend more quality time with the loved ones, family members, and friends you value most.
Freedom #3: Money – As an employee, how much you earn is determined by your boss. No matter how stellar your performance, there is a limit to what you will take home.
Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, don’t have a ceiling on how much they can earn. The harder — and smarter — they work, the more money they earn.
At Celeste Giordano Coaching, I empower entrepreneurs and sales teams to utilize proven strategies to “Double PlusTM” their incomes and build Legacy Businesses. When your efforts generate money, you don’t want anyone else limiting how much you get to keep.
Commit yourself today to pursue and protect your personal and professional freedoms fiercely. And when you’re ready to build a Legacy Business that can’t be built without the priceless freedoms and liberties we enjoy, please contact me.
Blueprint Magazine – Volume 4
“Celebrating Generations”
In this latest issue of The Blueprint, several articles focus on what to do as spring draws to a close and summer begins so that you can smartly meet your professional and personal goals. Articles are written by authors spanning all generations, filled with knowledge to inspire and motivate you.
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Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “DoublePlusTM” 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 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.
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