Foundations of Business

Yesterday was the first day of my Foundations of Business course and it solidified a lot of things for me. First and foremost, that it's OK that I quit tattooing. It's been a struggle because so many people ask me why I quit. "You were doing so well... Give it a couple of years you will be rocking it" Naturally I am a people pleaser, so I kept thinking (and losing a little sleep) maybe they're right... maybe I gave up too soon. But every cell in my being says that this is where I belong... on this track that I am on.
For the first time in my life "I" am making the decisions on the direction in which I am faced and walking... putting in the work and being proud of every brick I am paving my way with.
I am grateful for all the opportunities I have taken advantage of up to this point and I plan on remaining grateful for any opportunity that may come my way. And the minute I feel I have gathered enough knowledge to help someone on their journey, I will not hesitate in doing so.
Things that I learned:
I am a people person: I really enjoyed meeting a new group of people yesterday, networking and talking about all their different ideas. I like working in groups to brainstorm. I realized that trying to work this all out on my own and alone got me face to face with a brick wall many times. Feeling of defeat before there was even a something to be defeated.
I think I could be good at this business thing: I am excited to understand the in's and out's a little more, not at all rolling my eyes at the prospect of having to deal with the business end of things. In fact, the complete opposite and ready to take on this way of thinking by storm. (Never thought this arty girl would be excited about this kind of thing)
This Mercy Corps course is one of the best things I have done in a while: I am really excited to make my idea/concept come to fruition. I recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a little more knowledge and perspective about any small business idea they have rolling around the brain or even to those who are a little further along. If you think about it, it's a small price to pay for "tools".
On an ending note, I am glad for the journey and the people I have met and encountered along the way. I would not even be considering this road if I were not surrounded by some of the most artistically talented people in the trade.

Much love and respect.
j-