I’m checking in…
First I want to say that all of the love and support I’ve received through this site’s comments and emails are greatly appreciated. When I recently logged into my email box, I was so overwhelmed by not only the amount of mail I had received but what you guys had to say. I will be taking the next few weeks to respond to each and every one of you. It means so much to me.
A lot of you have requested that I update more, especially with ‘more inspirational’ posts. They are coming. I had reached a point in my life where I felt a little ‘stuck’ and I had to step back for a minute. I had somehow surrounded myself with people who looked up to me for inspiration and guidance, but, in the meantime, I felt ‘trapped’ in the same space, Like, who do I look up to? Am I progressing the way I would have liked? I would see people out all of the time, and they would congratulate me on ‘blowing up’ but I didn’t feel it in my heart. I didn’t see it, because I was always basking in the moment of ‘I could be doing so much more’ and that started to bother me. I had to sit down and say ‘if this is your ultimate plan, what are you going to do about it? How do you plan to get there?’
Over the past year, I’ve dealt with some of the biggest decisions pertaining to my career and my future. A lot of times, I was faced with the question, “Who do I call to make sure that I make the right decisions? Who do I sit and talk to and ask questions?..and I was coming up short. So I took it upon myself to contact people in the business that I read about every day. That have helped shaped the careers of other business owners/artists/celebs etc and I wasn’t even sure would give me the time of day. But they did… and I am so grateful. Now I am just trying to pull it all back together…
What I’ve learned is that, outside of a strong support circle of friends and family, it’s very important to have a strong group of advisers, mentors and people who are capable of assisting you in growing and developing your brand. Also, if there isn’t a blueprint out there to follow for what you are trying to do, create one. The most gratifying moment will be when you are the first to achieve something that has never been done before, especially after you’ve been told, it couldn’t be done.
With that being said, during the last few weeks I’ve sort of detoxed from social networking (facebook, twitter) and went back to writing my thoughts in a little red journal. Yes, I went old school with it…but it helped tremendously. Now, hopefully, I will be able to share some of those thoughts, and experiences that I’ve written about with you guys over the next few weeks…and I will begin to return emails again 🙂
Thanks so much for your patience and continued support. I can not begin to thank you enough
-Necole
Hi, I'm Necole!
You definitely go hard, but don’t neglect taking the time to enjoy the fruits of your harvest! They are certainly worth the self-acknowledgement. Live inside EACH moment. Bask in it. And still work as if you know, the best is yet to come! Continue to be inspired. . . and to inspire.
Oh, in the likely event I’m nowhere near a computer the next few days, happy (early) birthday!
First thing I want to say I love you necole. Your a big inspiration to me and the blogging world. Secondly every now and then people become selfish and forget to give back to themselves. So i completely understand where you come from with this post. Everything will be fine and you will make the best decision if not the great business decisions. Keep it going Necole Ill forever be a fan.
Let me say first that I read both of blogs on a daily basis and I have to tell you that you are so inspiring and awesome. You are the ephitimy of a strong successful black woman. With that being said, you work too hard not enjoy your life so ENJOY IT!! . Keep moving forward because the best is yet to come .. Happy Birthday!!!!!!! Hope that you have a blessed and wonderful day.
Great Post
Sometimes we all have to step back re group and re focus
I also agree about having great mentors and advisors to assist us on our journey
Live in the moments and receive all your Blessings with open arms
Your amazing Necole, such a huge inspiration. I too am about to start my social network detox tonight, I know it will be very refreshing and I am also making a dream board and reading “The Secret” as you did. I will definitely be back to check on this site! 🙂
Happy Birthday also, hope you enjoyed every bit of your day, you deserved it !!!
Aww, Necole! I love you. I hope you enjoyed your birthday! God bless.
Necole you inspire me!!Thank you for having this blog where you share your thoughts, your words do inspire and motivate me and I know many more people!!