I had this realization yesterday (which really isn't anything grand at all:)...anything good in life takes work.
I've had the pleasure of being married for 10 years this year to my amazing husband. I've loved every year we've had together, but a good marriage takes work. If we didn't try at our marriage it would fall apart. We have to purposely plan for time together (full time jobs, kids & hobbies definitely make alone time together complicated)!! We have to be willing to work through hard times. Being imperfect, we let each other down, and we then have to learn how to work through disappointments. This all takes work. But has it been worth it to have a solid, enjoyable marriage? YES!!
Being in good shape also takes work. I think every girl wants to feel pretty in her clothes, but we have to make conscious choices to exercise & eat healthy. It's not always easy, but it's worth it when you fit into your favorite dress or pair of jeans! It takes work!
One other thing that is personal to me is being a good parent. I pride myself in being the best parent I can be, but that too takes work. It's very easy to leave the TV on all day and relax (not to say I haven't done that a few times:)! Kids can be frustrating. Kids will disappoint us. Kids will test us. It takes conscious effort to choose to love them despite their tantrums, quirks & endless energy. By seeing all of the bad parents out there in this world, I realized I have the choice for how I raise my kids. Being a mom truly is a full time job! And it's not an easy one. But again it's worth it.
There are so many examples I could share, but the point is, anything good in life takes work. Including your business. This is an amazing business, but you have to be willing to work towards what you want. We often "think" about what we want to do, but action is required. Don't deceive yourself thinking that you're working, when you're actually just thinking about working. Let's be willing to put the work in so you can reap the rewards. Free cars, diamonds, full time income- I'm pretty sure it's worth it!!
