On Time and Being Timeless

If you can only take me in small doses:

It’s been while, since I’ve published a Building Prequal. ?Have you missed me? Did you not even notice that it’s been awhile?

My personal life had a bit more demands in this last season and that didn’t leave much time for the “extras” with an equally demanding consulting season. ?

Rest assured, I’m still field tripping, reading books, and am on season 7 of Vanderpump Rules.

Building Prequal Vol. 33 – On Time and Being Timeless

Time.

Time is invaluable, rivaled only by health—and since good health can grant us more time, it's often hard to say which is more critical. Time takes on a unique significance when you're an entrepreneur, founder, or startup leader. For me, time oscillates between being a gift of autonomy and a relentless demand.

On the one hand;

As an entrepreneur, I cherish the freedom to manage my time. Need to carve out a moment for deep thinking? I can do that. Want to attend my kid's preschool graduation? I block out the time. This flexibility allows me to set my work-life rhythm, enjoy lunch with a neighbor, and strive for a balance that a traditional 9-to-5 job doesn't offer.

Entrepreneurship is also a long-term path to big exits, early retirements, and the flexibility to do what I want, when I want. So, there's a very present theme and focus on time as a means to flexibility and complete autonomy.

My life sometimes feels like a timeline.

On the other hand;

Is there a work-life rhythm when you're an entrepreneur?

In my current business model, if I'm not working, coaching, or training, I'm not earning. As the primary breadwinner, the responsibility weighs heavily, especially knowing others depend on me for their livelihood.

The predictability of a regular job has its "time appeals"—set responsibilities, clear expectations, and designated working hours.

Ultimately;

Despite these pressures, having a supportive stay-at-home spouse amplifies my capacity to meet client needs and manage my time effectively, which would be much harder alone.

On the most challenging days, I'm motivated by the thought of the countless women waiting for me to meet. This mission simplifies the decision to push forward, even when it's tough.

There's a quote that I also keep at the top of my mind: "What you do from 9 to 5 pays your bills; what you do from 5 to midnight builds your legacy."

This sort of thinking may be why some readers can only take me in small doses.

As always, I'm here cheering you on, ready to tackle the next challenge and celebrate your successes. Remember, we're not just filling hours—we're building legacies.

A.

?P.S. I'm really excited about our upcoming field trips. I can't even choose a favorite. Two of them are already almost full!

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