"I don't know how I found LIVE YOUR MESSAGE and the EXPERIENCE PRODUCT MASTERCLASS but there was something about it that had me sign-up immediately! In that split second, I saw it as an opportunity to start a completely new business.
I had a small idea but it was in a subject I had not worked in or studied for over 30 years.
(the idea: how a toddler's behavior can trigger unresolved issues from a parent's childhood.)
For those 30 years, I had a commercial real estate company in New York City. You would think I would have approached it differently. I didn't.
To my disadvantage, I approached the Milestones the same way, I jumped in and began. Not terrible, but not highly effective: didn't read the literature outlining the steps to a successful engagement. Didn't skim the modules to get an idea of requirements; didn't insert deadlines in my calendar.
Nor did I follow the good advice that I read 2 days ago. ""Be responsible and ask for help when you need it"". Don't fall into a hole. #Progress over Perfection. I did and in one instance it was as if I were writing a college dissertation. What do I say about my credibility in a subject I didn't engage in for 30 years! I had a lot of catching up to do - a lot of reading!
I think my biggest misstep was not getting actively engaged with the Facebook group and take the time to follow up with some of the terrific people I got to meet in the breakout rooms.
I felt like I was always behind and was planning to catch up during the holiday break. However, after Marisa's talks: ""You are not behind, you are where you are."" and ""You have
x number of weeks to complete. Finish"". With a habit of ""always"" bringing work with me when I travelled, I decided I would not do so over the holiday. I would go to visit the oldest two of 7 grandchildren for Christmas and New Years in Hot Springs, Arkansas and be there 100% ... except on January 1, 2023 from 3 to 6pm when I had to share them with Marisa.
So when I returned to New York on January 5, I texted Coach Kanu and said I am going to finish the 7 milestones. She didn't laugh or question me. What she did, from India, was respond immediately to each milestone I sent, make great suggestions and, when appropriate, give me the thumbs up. The last thumbs up came through on January 27th and my first sale come through on January 26th. I had read the Chatterbox Module and called Aaron, the fellow I had spoken to on the 23rd. With pivot script in hand, he said Yes!.
I have learned an enormous amount and am deeply grateful I took the course and that I will have access to this body of work forever! What a gift.
I am also deeply grateful I will have the opportunity to return and do my next program oh so differently!"