WELCOME
I love a really good life lesson… positive
or negative. And strangely enough, I
place more value on the negative. Let
me explain. For those of us in business,
especially new businesses, every day
brings a little trial and error - What works
well versus what doesn’t. If at the end
of each negative experience or failed
investment I’ve learned what doesn’t
work for me and how to build a bridge to
what does, I feel complete.
Life has thrown many curve balls in my
direction. Each time, I realize that if I
don’t prepare for the worst, I will never
experience the best. So as I deliver this
issue of IBA Success, I am focused on
the journey ahead, knowing that there
will be pitfalls along the way from
which I can learn. For my readers and
advertisers, I hope that this edition
inspires you to place value on the
journey so that your route to success is
smoothly paved.
So as you flip through the IBA pages,
I want to share one of those negative
experiences that I hope will help you.
My most recent negative experience
is with detractors; I’ve become more
cognizant of them when I encounter
others’ attempts to imitate me and my
life’s mission. While I understand
that people are always watching,
I wonder if they are imposters or
just simply inspired. Despite some
criticisms, my daily goal is steadfast
- to inspire people in every walk of
life. But how do I deal with those
who aim to steal and destroy my
hard work? So far, I’ve decided
to move full speed ahead with my
vision and ignore the imitators.
Few can match my passion and
drive anyway.
Through this trial, I’ve developed a
bit of wisdom to leave with each of
you: Don’t get distracted by what
others do. Know that when one
door closes, you just may have the
opportunity to open three more!
Better yet, build your own so that
door can never be closed. I pride
myself on being a perpetual student
and you should, too. It makes us
ready and willing to accept the
next challenge.
If you always see your glass as half
full, you will always be ready for
the next pour. So relax as I pour
into you. This is what makes me
happy; and when you do what you
love, it shows!
Welcome to Volume 3, Issue 4…
The best is yet to come!
Enjoy!
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Jennifer Yon