A Reminder... [We Should All Be Long-Haulers]

Don’t look now but it's October.

And you know what that means... Quarter 4 is HERE. ??

I want to talk to you, business owner to business owner, today, heart-to-quarter 4-heart.

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You’re inevitable.?You aren’t here for one month, one quarter - or even one year.

You're here to stay.

So, whatever minutiae may be dragging you down in this reflective moment, you will persevere.??

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I had a former client reach out the other day and share a message I want to share with you because it represents this exact thing so beautifully.

Shared (and anonymized) with their permission:

"Hi Caryn! Your wisdom came up in my mind this past week (as it has frequently before), and I thought it would be nice to tell you that, and how much I appreciate it.??

As coaches, I don't think we are always aware of the profound impact of our work on our client's lives - especially as it expands over the years long after the coaching relationship has passed. So, I'm telling you today - thank you!??

Oddly, the circumstance is that for the very first time in my coaching business (that turned 10 years old last month), I had a $0 income month in August. And here's the thing, I didn't die! LOL. In 2020, when this was my greatest fear, my coach (YOU) said to me, "Are you in this for just the one month or are you in this for the long haul?"??

Welp, I'm in it for the long haul, and as silly as it might seem, my brain often takes me to the place of thinking it's all over every time I have a slow month. The reality is, we've had a banger of a spring/summer - sold our home, bought our dream home on the lake (in walking distance to our boat dock!), and renovated. We also took a family trip to Italy, which has been my dream for over a decade.

I took my eyes off my business for a hot second... but it's okay - nothing has gone wrong. Now I'm preparing for my 6th round of XXXXX (this signature program I started when I was in your coaching container). So I am zooming out (once again) and reminding myself of the big picture.??

You've helped my mindset in countless other ways over the years, but this one piece of wisdom truly has helped me sleep this past week. I'm in it for the long haul!

?? Sending you love and gratitude!"

So, take it from me, and take it from them - be in it for the long haul!?Whatever is happening, you’re on your way, you’ve got this.

Go you!

PS: For those who are in a planning mood, I’m heading to Plan-a-Palooza with Megan Sumrell (affiliate link) in mid-October.?She SLAYS planning, productivity, and true balance. Said another way, I want my calendar to look like her calendar!??

?? Join me if you need a healthy overhaul as well!