I am a simple Hmong girl with dreams
I want to be hungry not thirsty
When I was younger I always wanted to have my own business, be my own boss and not have to worry about what others have to say or think about me. Well, why didn’t I start when I was younger? That is a very good question. It is a simple answer, and I am sure we all can relate. I had self doubt, I was lazy, I did not have the funds, I had a fantasy of being my own boss that would give me pure freedom and unlimited time working for myself. Oh was I wrong! When I later learned in life that was not the case! In fact, I was a thirsty child who was never hungry enough to strive for what I wanted.
Am I Hungry or Thirsty?
For as long as I can remember, I have always told my siblings my friends and even my husband I want my own business, and to be my own boss. Little did I know it would take me many long years of my life to realize and understand how to be hungry enough to start a business, and not be thirsty for it anymore.
As I grew older throughout the years, I slowly started understanding life and how the cycle works. I graduated, got married and had two beautiful kids. I grew up and started living my life as a normal girl. I worked a 9 - 5 job to a 12 hour job. Throughout my years of working, I have always had one idea in my head, and it was to one day "be my own boss" and work from home. Yes, I had that thought in my head for years. You may wonder why I just did not start? Well, there were a lot of reasons why I did not start. Like I mentioned the main reason being was lack of motivation and funding. I still wanted to pursue my dreams, but I still was not ready yet. I still have many milestones I had to reach before my dreams came to pass.
When I finally grew up and became the person I am today my dreams of being thirsty was slowly running dry.
It did take me a much longer time to finally get inspired and start my own small business. After looking into my life and learning about life my whole perspective on wanting a small business has changed for the better. I want to quit my 12 hour job and work for myself. I want to work from home to be with my kids and be at their every game. I want to be the wife my husband deserves, to come home to a nice hot meal on the dinner table. The year 2021 was the year I had turned 30 and it was the year I finally pushed my dreams to my own business. I got inspired by many small business owners, family and friends. I had so much supporters it felt like I was running for president. Till this day I am still working a 12 hour job, and running my small business on the side. I am inspired to work hard and be humbled. One day I can finally be home and work 24/7 for myself, be with my little family 24/7 for them, and have freedom 24/7 forever. I have learned to listen and strive, Be humbled and patient, I have learned to be hungry and not thirsty. I will continue to empowere myself to work harder, be more motivated, and continue striving.