Anyway, although I hope no one wants to ever kill me, the meaning of the quote was relatable. As my name is getting out there more, my blog is getting more views and my Facebook is getting more likes ( but continues to get unliked as well) I can sense I am getting more criticized and judged by others. Are you thinking "WHY would you share that your page is getting unliked? Isn't that embarrassing?" Not at all. That's the reality of this world. I'm putting myself out there. Fully exposed to anyone on social media. Anyone with internet access. I'm not trying to be anyone but myself and if people don't like it, then by all means unlike my page.
People thought the idea of me becoming a Younique Presenter was ridiculous. "It's just another direct sales pyramid scheme." "You won't be successful." Yet in two months I promoted three times and now have a team of 27 girls in my downline. Not too shabby. People doubted my idea of a mobile air brush tanning business, that I'd never get clients. I was over booked the first week my business launched and continues to grow weekly. When I am determined, I WILL succeed. My ultimate goal is to tan fitness competition competitors. I'll get there. It won't be easy, and it won't be tomorrow, but it's going to happen. Scott and I are in the works for our fitness apparel launch. Again, so much negative feedback. So much doubt in our vision. If people didn't immediately jump to the negative in every situation, this world would be a much happier place. Where's the love folks? Oh, we also have the love and support but we know even behind some of those people is the doubt, the discussions behind our backs of the "ya.....we'll see if anything comes of this!" And that's ok. Our name isn't "Prv.It" for no reason. *insert wink face*
The other day in conversation with a family member it was mentioned that a mutual acquaintance brought me up in a discussion they were having and asked "What is Jamie's passion?" So random! They also asked some other "none of their business" questions but whatever. Love me or hate me, you're still a fan. Haha... Anyway, that question struck a chord with me... "What is Jamie's passion?" Had that question been asked to me directly a year ago. Five years ago and even ten years ago, I wouldn't have had an answer. Sure, my kids are my world, but that's not a "passion" I love to read and write but I don't carry a book and journal with me everywhere I go. I take pictures like paparazzi, but photography isn't a passion. I love music of all kinds, but I don't play an instrument (no Mom, playing Love Me Tender on the saxophone in 5th grade does NOT count), I don't sing and although I love to dance I could never be Channing Tatums partner in the next Step Up movie and I hardly think streaming music on Pandora makes music a passion. It's kind of like when you're in an interview and they ask you "Tell me about yourself. What do you do for fun" and you sit there with a blank stare and blurt some bullshit out and think "Damn. My life is boring as f*ck. I'm a loser."
This is what I was doing. Living. Providing for my children. Loving my children. But not making a life. No passion. Nothing for myself. It's different now. I'd no longer give the blank stare if someone asked "Jamie, what is your passion?" I could answer with confidence. My passion is putting myself out there. To motivate others to follow their dreams and reach their goals no matter what they may be. No matter what your age, it's never too late to make something of yourself. No matter what your past was like, today is a new day to have a fresh start. Everything I do is with helping others in mind, but also with my own family in mind. I'm helping us as well. My children see me working hard to reach my own personal goals and we talk about why I do what I do. They see Scott and I working hard to be successful and they are learning how important setting goals for themselves is. Whether its raising a grade, getting a better time in their mile run or getting on "blue" for the star chart that day, they see that hard work pays off. I have a found a new love and passion for fitness. Because of women I follow on instagram and Facebook I decided to train to compete. Beginning that process led me to the world of weight training, crossfit and nutrition. It's a subject that I am passionate about and have decided to educate myself even more on it. If Scott never came into my life, I highly doubt I would have gotten involved in fitness at this level. He showed me the motivational videos on YouTube which led to all these fitness competitors I follow. Building relationships with others and helping them reach their own personal fitness goals will someday be the ultimate reward. It all ties back into building relationships and helping others reach their goals by putting myself out there. I also follow many other entrepreneurs and let me tell you. I'm amazed that some are as successful as they are. I've been approached by some out of state as well as some local. I've received messages "Hi! How are you?! Tell me about you and your beautiful family! I love connecting with other Moms!" so we proceed to chat and eventually it leads to their "business opportunity" that I would be "FABULOUS" at. When I let them know in the sweetest way possible that it's not for me, they never reply. So, I message again, something regarding their kids or something nice but non business related. And just like I suspected, they NEVER reply. They clearly saw there was no money to be made by me so they no longer needed the connection. I've actually received a message from another person stating how they really loved how motivating I am and they would love to have coffee some time. Just "click the link below and schedule in a time with me!" WHAT THE F*CK?! If that isn't totally rude and impersonal, I don't know what is!! And they did that to many others!!! Lame. Clearly these people are all about $$$$. I'm not trying to sell myself. Unless of course you need a tan or mascara, then of course, hit me up!!
Funny, originally this post was going to be about the fitness world. I had a picture to share with different body types and I was going to seek some advice. But well, I went on another track. I tend to do that......squirrel!!!
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