The Struggle Is Real......Keep Working & Creating.
Jeffrey L. Edwards (JLE)
4x Published Author, Musician, Journalist (Monthly Newsletter), Speaker, CEO & Host 3 JLE BRAND SHOWS (Middle Ground w JLE, Ground Floor, The Sports Lounge w JLE & Marte’),
I came up with the title "The Struggle Is Real......Keep Working & Creating." because it's true. April is on the horizon and for me I don't think I accomplished enough so far in 2024. I take this information and say to myself I have to grind harder. For anyone that might feel like me, your working 9 to 5 then working on your business or craft rest of the day is some work. This the part of the process and journey you have to be resolved and hold firm in your belief this will become your new reality.
Then HOLD ON TO THIS THOUGHT! God gave you the vision for a reason. Things might happen, money issues, family passing away, you get stuck in a rut of when is this going to happen for me. Trust me I have had these thoughts. I hold on to something Ice Cube had said on social media, "If you're not willing to put in the work for 5 years or more and not make money, then don't try. It's going to take time to build it." That get's me out of my funk of had to catch up bills, then I need to do this or that. You have to have the faith of a mustard seed and the determination of Rocky Balboa when he fought Apollo Creed. He kept coming even if he got knocked down, to make your dream, vision, a reality. Hopefully, you have someone you can confide in to recharge your energy level to keep going.
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For me March and April is reminder of my nephew not being here. Some days I'm not feeling it but I have to push through. My hunger to be in a better position with THE JLE BRAND is greater. That forces me to get back in Creative Work Vibe. This is why it took me a minute to get this Newsletter done this month. I have to do better in a few areas to get ready for what's to come, my finances, health, business strategy, networking..etc..
Then I remember, and I need you to remember as well, to keep your eyes on God and his wisdom to guide us through. I pray he continues to show me the way to build this and the people I need to connect with. For him to keep me grounded to take it all in and trust the process. I'm hopeful these monthly articles are helping others on their journey of greatness to stay focused, have unwavering faith to finish the journey. Don't give up we almost there! I hope this article does what it needs to do for all readers. Have a safe, blessed, fun Easter/Resurrection Holiday Weekend.
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8 个月This, right here, ".......to keep your eyes on God and his wisdom to guide us through. I pray he continues to show me the way to build this and the people I need to connect with." Thank you for that. I will stand with you in prayer even as I pray this for myself. ????????
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8 个月Of course they are teammate
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8 个月Yes it is.