Time is My Friend Now

My dermatologist brother didn’t hire me as a full time salaried employee. He hired me  for his social media projects. In essence, I am still an entrepreuner with my own consulting business. It is similar to my real estate business. I still have to handle my accounting, paperwork, management etc. The difference is that my per hour on the commission I receive in a real estate  deal is probably more.  If I spend two months on a deal and it falls apart, then the value of  my time has been worth negative. But as we all know, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

If my brother had hired me full time, I probably wouldn’t have resurrected my personal projects now. I would have stayed focused  only on his work. My mind has been so exhausted these last two years of getting my footing. I welcomed the opportunity of a full time fixed job so I wouldn’t have to keep looking for other options.  But it didn’t happen that way. Maybe I am not even wired for a salaried position.

Networking and meeting people happens naturally for me. I am getting new inquiries about my social media services. The problem is that I  still don’t have my business cards or a website. I have been figuring out how to value my time with the help of some of my local twitter friends who freelance social media work.  I am thankful for the opportunity that my brother and friend gave me to do these projects.  But it’s not paying all my bills! I have to keep hustling or else go find a “real job.”  The real estate listing I have worked on hasn’t sold. Two offers came in which my sellers rejected. I hope it will sell soon…just need more time.

I think that my new affirmation is that I am going to be best friends with time. I don’t want to curse time anymore or have any more mini-meltdowns that I don’t have time to do all this by myself. I will continue to breathe in the sunshine, fresh air, laughter  and inspiration my son gives me and know that all will come in due time.  I am also welcoming new collaborations with creative partners and wishing that time will bring them to me….effortlessly.

Happy Labor Day…..a celebration of the time we spend in our lives to provide our sustenance. Hopefully that time spent has been worthwhile and fulfilling.