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Julia can relate if you ’ re overwhelmed by all the videos , articles , brochures , and other resources online . She suggests this guideline : 30 percent theory and 70 percent practice .
“ Theory is what you learn , read , and listen to . Education is important , but if you don ’ t practice — don ’ t actually talk to and share with people — you won ’ t achieve results .
“ You ’ re the only one responsible for what you do , how you invest your time in your business , and what goals you want to achieve .”
Other challenges have been personal . “ When I started this business four-and-a-half years ago , my kids were little . My oldest was three and my youngest one . They didn ’ t go to any daycare at the time — I stayed home with them full-time and built my business at the same time . I put all my energy into the family and business . I didn ’ t relax , rest , or make time for myself at all . One day , I wasn ’ t feeling well , and it uncovered how burnt out I was emotionally . For a whole month , I was in bed , unable to pick up my phone to read messages or talk to people . But I learned an important lesson on how important it is to have a work-rest balance .”
This experience influenced how Julia leads her team now . She teaches them not only to seek balance , but also to choose their business activities wisely . “ We often do so many things just because someone told us to , not because they ’ re necessary . When you ’ re planning to do something , first ask yourself a couple of questions . How important is it to you ? Will it bring results to your business ? Based on your answers , assign a grade on a scale of one to five . If it ’ s a five , you should do it ! If it ’ s a one or two , consider doing something else .”
For Julia , making the climb was worth it . “ Though I ’ ve had and continue to have ups and downs in my business , I never consider quitting . When I feel overwhelmed , I ’ ve learned to move slower , but I always keep moving up the mountain .”
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