WPCP 010: Milestone Episode, time to celebrate! - a podcast by Kim Doyal

WOO HOO!!!

O.K., so before we get into the show notes I have to point out that not only am I publishing my tenth podcast episode this week, but this week is also the 10th anniversary of WordPress! Coincidence?

Um...yea. I wish I had been that clever and planned this out, but it was just fate. :-)So Happy Anniversary WordPress! And THANK YOU!
Because of you I have a business I love and a quality of life I couldn't have imagined.
 Now let's get down to business!

When I was thinking about what I wanted to talk about for this episode I started feeling a little bit of pressure (gotta love that self-inflicted pressure of expectations). Not to get it done, but that it should be huge or monumental. What does that look like? I have no idea.Then I decided to do something that is still a bit of a challenge, but hands down works EVERY time.

Surrender.I really use to be soooooo Type A. Needed to get something done? Just tell me it's not possible and"I'll show you!". Pissing myself off to motivation was a standard practice (I kid you not when I tell you that I'm laughing as I type this). So much of what I did was driven by external motivation, not wanting to disappoint people and needing to'prove'myself. Sounds exhausting, doesn't it?

It was. (And it will stunt your growth as a business owner faster than anything else!)If I could bottle up what I've learned over the last few years in terms of relaxing, surrendering and trusting myself... I'd have my own version of the Shark Tank because I'd be a ba-zillionaire  (investing in other people's businesses).

I decided for today's show that I'd do a few different things, but I promise I'll do my best to keep things cohesive (which, if you've listened to this podcast before you know I cut my sentences off and can talk in circles sometimes).

First, I wanted to publicly share some thanks and appreciation for people who have helped me get to where I am today, whether they know it or not. Gratitude and appreciation are hands down one of the easiest and simplest way to inspire action. Why? Because it feels good. And when you feel good, you do good.So I'm going to break down my public thanks into a few categories:

PersonalFriendships

Online InspirationPersonal

I won't spend to much time here because I'm not sure anyone I'm going to thank here actually listens to my podcast, but that's o.k., even if they don't totally understand what I do they support me with their whole hearts!

First is my kids. Britt&Collin - I don't know what to say other than Thank You for being who you are. I could not be prouder of the people you're becoming and am so grateful you believe in me and have been patient and loving through the trying times. Now we're at a place that we're celebrating the successes more often and to see your faces light up when I share how many downloads I've had or that I have a new client means the world to me. You're both amazing people and have been the inspiration behind everything I do.

My family: My parents and my sister first. I honestly was blessed with the most amazing parents. They've always believed in me and encouraged everything I've done. My mom has stepped in and helped out with administrative work when needed and my dad still brags about me to anyone who will listen. Any time there was an event for me to go to they did whatever they could to support me (staying with the kids, carpooling to school and soccer... you name it). They'll be able to listen to the podcast soon with their new iPhones on the way (they've upgraded into the 21st century from flip phones). I literally live around the corner from my sister and brother. My sister is my best friend and I honestly don't know what I'd do without her love and support. I won't go into more details here but the rest of my family (brother, aunt&uncle, nieces&nephews, grandparents) have all been my rock as well. I truly am blessed.

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