Ups & Downs, Worst Case Scenarios, & Olympics Inspo
As we sat glued to Olympic gymnastics over the past few days, admiring both the literal and metaphorical heights of Simone Biles and Frederick Richard, we couldn't help but be a little Carrie Bradshaw about it and wonder: could entrepreneurship, with its own highs and lows, qualify as an Olympic sport? 🤔
Being in business for yourself comes with its fair share of ups and downs. The ups are amazing. The downs... well, they can really suck. Here are a few ways to reframe those lows while simultaneously setting yourself up to have more of the highs:
🌱 Plant Seeds. Forget ABC (always be closing) and think ABP (always be planting). Whether you’re experiencing an up or a down, it’s SO helpful to keep networking, connecting with people, and maintaining strong business relationships. That way you’re always top of mind for lots of people who may need your products or services, or who can refer you to those who do.
👭 Remember you aren't alone. Leverage the network that you’ve cultivated and surround yourself with people who understand what you're going through, can serve as a sounding board, and who aren't just going to say, "Wouldn't it be easier to get a regular job?
💭 Think - like really, really think - about the worst case scenario. We have the tendency to catastrophize when things aren't going as planned. But when we actually sit and think about what would need to happen for our worst case scenario to actually occur, we realize that it's a lot further away than it may feel in the moment. (And we begin to see lots of opportunities where we can take action, which is super empowering.)
There’s a 99.9% chance this very topic will come up at next week’s Weak Ties/Strong Bonds dinner. There are still a few tickets left. Grab yours and join us for an evening of curated connections, conversation, and community with fellow women and gender diverse business owners.
🪢 Laura + Lauren
Interesting Insights
Emotional Ups & Downs
Tips you can use every day from seasoned startup veterans and psychology experts on how to manage your emotions at work — especially when you feel outside of your comfort zone.
Inspo from a serial entrepreneur
This delightful conversation with Dawn Dickson on knowing what you're good at, sticking with it, and delegating the rest. Our favorite line? "I can make anything work, I know that. I'm powerful."
Things We Loved This Week
Laura’s Things
📿 This SUPER delicate chain I got over the weekend to make up for years of this.
🐈 This cat enjoying gymnastics as much as I do.
💦 This hot new workout trend?
🍽️ I hated this.
Lauren’s Things
🎧 This article (that I listened to as a podcast). It reeled me in with a true crime angle only to give me some perspective on the hard work I've been doing in therapy recently.
✈️ The only flight on which I'd happily take a middle seat. (1B, please. You?)
💀 This hilarious reel that should come with a trigger warning for all former agency peeps.
👙 This bathing suit that makes me feel snatched and sexy no matter what my gym routine has been this week/month/year.
🏸 The most interested I've ever been in badminton.
To Tie Things Up…
"Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.”
— Marsha Sinetar
