What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Her Rollercoaster Life?

Thinking Out Loud - I came across this article. Take a look.

          I’m so over the Whitney exploitation, earthlings have yet learn to respect…but, the title did allure me. Mission accomplished you think? Oh well. I did get something out of this article, and it made me think of Success in the City Sofla. I think this article compliments Success in City’s existence. The article speaks about reaping the intrinsic rewards of fulfillment in mastering our work and feeling connected to others (establishing healthy business relationship). And I agree, operating autonomously while being personally committed to building better connections is rewarding. I think it boosts our esteem and strengthen our convictions. Also, we learn how to manipulate challenges - balance the see-saw in a sense. Running a business is not easy, but I do not regret the risk I took too be here. I’m all in win –win!  

          Back to Success in the City’s existence. Our mission: To be an intimate and trusted resource that builds & nurtures business relationships amongst women business owners. Clearly we’re focused to build upon both, influence as well as affluence. Most networking groups today do not care; nor are they designed to focus on the intangible. It’s only about money - how to make it, or keep it – anything else is pointless. Yet, women such as me know differently. But, before I explain I “feel” the need to give a disclaimer: I believe that all emotions should be checked at the door – emotions Do Not belong in the workplace. Ladies some of us need to man up! End disclaimer. Now, as women, we’d be crazy to deny our emotions totally, as it is the essence of our preciousness. Therefore, we do need to have a professional plug-in that addresses our emotional component.  This is the role Success in the City plays.

          Our visionair stated, “Success isn't about making money. It's about making a difference. It’s about the vision, trust, passion and enjoying life along the way.” I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. You see, once one moves to a mode of thinking about money for what it truly is - a useable exchange only for goods or services – it has no other purpose life. The abundance one seeks should not outweigh the goods or services one provides. By doing so, one snatches from the lesser creating a bigger deficit and as we know this system is already depleted.  Nevertheless, we must work towards good. I encourage women business owners to stay committed with the intent to build, contribute, deliver, design, enhance, and influence the environment for the better. Whatever your mission is, whatever your contribution, whatever your gift, through your business I hope you prosper!

Sonya O. Pressley

- I do not claim to know it all – besides to know what I know is a story that has already been told - but I’ve witnessed enough and live between the lines.