In the passion of entrepreneurship, dreams take flight,
A burning desire to create, innovate, and ignite.
With every idea, a spark of inspiration,
Fueling the fire of determination.
The flame of entrepreneurship burns bright,
Guiding us through challenges, day and night.
It fuels our ambition, our relentless drive,
To build something meaningful, to truly thrive.
But in this fiery journey, we must be aware,
That failure and setbacks may be part of the affair.
Yet, we rise from the ashes, stronger than before,
Learning from mistakes, opening new doors.
In the flame of entrepreneurship, we find our power,
To shape our own destiny, hour by hour.
We take risks, we embrace uncertainty,
For it is in the unknown that we find opportunity.
So let us embrace the passion that burns within,
Harnessing our creativity, letting it begin.
In the world of entrepreneurship, we dare to dream,
To make a difference, to create a lasting gleam.
With every step forward, we light the way,
Inspiring others to join us, to seize the day.
In the flame of entrepreneurship, we find our light,
A journey of passion, courage, and endless might. Together, we can strive for greatness and make a lasting impact. Let’s push ourselves to go beyond the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. Let’s challenge the status quo and create a community that thrives on innovation and progress.
By actively participating in the story of change, we can shape a better future for ourselves and those around us. Let’s be the catalysts for positive transformation, inspiring others to join us on this journey.
No longer content with mediocrity, let’s set our sights on greatness. Let’s be the change we wish to see in the world and create a community that fosters growth, compassion, and empowerment. Together, we can make a difference and leave a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.
The experience I went through taught me a valuable lesson that I will never forget. It was a challenging and sometimes painful journey, but it ultimately shaped me into a wiser and more resilient individual.
At first, I resisted the idea of learning from my mistakes. I was stubborn and believed that I knew better. However, life had other plans for me. It presented me with a series of setbacks and failures that forced me to confront my own limitations and shortcomings.
As I stumbled and fell, I began to realise that there was something to be gained from these experiences. I started to pay closer attention to the patterns and behaviors that led to my downfalls. I analyzed my actions and decisions, seeking to understand where I went wrong.
It was not an easy process. It required me to be brutally honest with myself and acknowledge my own flaws. I had to let go of my ego and accept responsibility for my mistakes. This was a humbling experience, but it was also liberating. It allowed me to take control of my own growth and development.
I sought guidance from mentors and sought out resources to expand my knowledge and skills. I read books, attended workshops, and engaged in meaningful conversations with people who had wisdom to share. I realized that learning from others’ experiences could save me from making the same mistakes they had made.
But the most important lesson I learned was the power of perseverance. I discovered that setbacks and failures were not the end of the road, but rather opportunities for growth. I learned to pick myself up, dust myself off, and keep moving forward. I embraced the idea that failure was not a reflection of my worth, but rather a stepping stone towards success.
Through this experience, I learned that learning from my mistakes was not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey. It required me to be open-minded, adaptable, and willing to change. It taught me the importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement.
Now, whenever I face a challenge or make a mistake, I approach it with a different mindset. I see it as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than a reason to give up. I am grateful for the lessons I have learned and the person I have become as a result.
In conclusion, the experience I went through taught me the invaluable lesson of learning from my mistakes. It taught me to be humble, resilient, and open to growth. It transformed me into a better version of myself and continues to shape my journey towards personal and professional success.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain a sense of peace and purity within our hearts. The Bible, however, provides us with timeless wisdom on how to guard our hearts and protect our innermost being.
Understanding the Heart:
The heart, as described in the Bible, is not merely the physical organ that pumps blood but refers to the core of our being, encompassing our thoughts, emotions, desires, and will. Proverbs 4:23 advises, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” This verse emphasizes the importance of protecting our hearts as it influences our actions, attitudes, and relationships.
Recognizing the Threats:
To effectively guard our hearts, we must first identify the potential threats that can negatively impact our innermost being. The Bible warns us about various dangers, including negative influences, sinful desires, unhealthy relationships, and worldly distractions. These threats can lead to bitterness, anger, envy, lust, and other destructive emotions that hinder our spiritual growth.
Practical Steps to Guard Your Heart Biblically:
1. Fill your heart with God’s Word: Regularly reading and meditating on the Scriptures helps us align our thoughts and desires with God’s truth. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” By immersing ourselves in God’s Word, we gain wisdom, discernment, and the ability to resist temptation.
2. Cultivate a prayerful life: Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate with God and seek His guidance, strength, and protection. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us to “not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Through prayer, we invite God into our hearts, allowing Him to guard and transform us from within.
3. Choose your company wisely: Surrounding ourselves with godly influences is crucial in guarding our hearts. Proverbs 13:20 advises, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Associating with those who share our values and encourage spiritual growth helps protect us from negative influences and keeps us accountable.
4. Guard your eyes and ears: In a world filled with visual and auditory temptations, it is essential to be mindful of what we expose ourselves to. Jesus warns in Matthew 6:22-23, “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” By being selective about the media we consume, the conversations we engage in, and the environments we frequent, we can safeguard our hearts from impurity and negativity.
5. Seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance: The Holy Spirit is our constant companion and guide, empowering us to make wise choices and discern between right and wrong. By surrendering to the Holy Spirit’s leading, we allow Him to transform our hearts and protect us from the snares of the enemy.
Guarding our hearts biblically is not a one-time task but a lifelong commitment. By implementing these practical steps and relying on God’s strength, we can protect our innermost being from the influences that seek to corrupt and distract us. As we guard our hearts, we create space for God’s love, peace, and joy to flourish within us, enabling us to live a life that honours Him and blesses others.
We must not neglect our physical bodies amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, as believers, we are called to honour God with our bodies and recognise them as temples of the Holy Spirit.
The Bible teaches us that our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). We are created in the image of God, and our bodies serve as vessels for His glory. Therefore, it is essential to value and care for our physical well-being.
2. Balanced Nutrition:
Proper nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body. The Bible provides guidance on nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods. In Genesis 1:29, God initially prescribed a plant-based diet for humanity. While dietary practices have evolved over time, the principles of balance, moderation, and gratitude remain relevant. We should strive to consume a variety of nutrient-rich foods, avoiding excessive indulgence or harmful substances.
Earning a Living – Godly Entrepreneurship: Building Businesses with Kingdom Values
Entrepreneurship is a powerful avenue for creativity, innovation, and economic growth. As believers, we have the opportunity to approach entrepreneurship with a godly perspective, aligning our business endeavors with Kingdom values.
Here are practical ways to build businesses that honour God and positively impact society.
1. Seeking God’s Guidance:
The foundation of godly entrepreneurship lies in seeking God’s guidance and aligning our business ventures with His will. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” By seeking God’s wisdom through prayer, studying His Word, and listening to the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can make decisions that align with His purposes and bring glory to His name.
2. Integrity and Ethical Practices:
Integrity is a fundamental aspect of godly entrepreneurship. Proverbs 11:3 states, “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” As entrepreneurs, we should prioritize honesty, transparency, and ethical practices in all aspects of our businesses. This includes fair treatment of employees, customers, suppliers, and competitors, as well as responsible financial management.
3. Kingdom Impact:
Godly entrepreneurship goes beyond profit-making; it seeks to make a positive impact on society and advance God’s Kingdom. Matthew 5:16 encourages us, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” By integrating our faith into our business practices, we can create products or services that meet genuine needs, promote social justice, and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.
4. Servant Leadership:
Godly entrepreneurship involves adopting a servant leadership mindset. Jesus exemplified this when He said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). As entrepreneurs, we should prioritize serving others, whether it be our employees, customers, or the wider community. By valuing and investing in people, we create a positive work environment and foster long-term relationships built on trust and respect.
5. Wise Stewardship:
Entrepreneurs are entrusted with resources, talents, and opportunities. Godly entrepreneurship involves wise stewardship of these blessings. Luke 12:48 reminds us, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” By managing our resources responsibly, minimizing waste, and considering the environmental impact of our businesses, we demonstrate good stewardship and care for God’s creation.
6. Balancing Work and Rest:
In the pursuit of entrepreneurial success, it is crucial to maintain a healthy work-life balance. God designed us to rest and find refreshment in Him. By prioritizing rest, observing the Sabbath, and setting boundaries, we prevent burnout and create space for spiritual and personal growth. This balance allows us to approach our businesses with renewed energy, creativity, and a clear focus on God’s priorities.
Conclusion:
Godly entrepreneurship involves seeking God’s guidance, practicing integrity and ethical practices, prioritizing Kingdom impact, embracing servant leadership, practicing wise stewardship, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. By integrating these principles into our entrepreneurial endeavors, we can build businesses that honour God, positively impact society, and contribute to the advancement of His Kingdom. As we align our entrepreneurial pursuits with godly values, we can experience fulfillment, purpose, and the joy of partnering with God in His work of transformation.
One of things I always remember the Pastor from my other church saying don’t have a “Pity Party” She also told me not to harbour a victim’s mentality. It’s good sounds advice!!!
We do have control over our own behaviour and how we act and respond to events and different circumstances.
When you continually think negatively all you do is draw more negativity towards you. Thinking positively and acting that way is a mindset that needs to be cultivated.
What you think about on a daily basis defines how you behave and your daily actions. When you begin to take responsibility for yourself and start setting yourself achievable goals to improve your mental health (mind/soul) physical health (body) spirit (faith, hope, love, character and perseverance)
My daily life begins in the morning with prayers for others and prayers for myself which come from the bible ending with putting on the “Armour of God.”
Then I read my bible plans. It’s a daily discipline, I have to wake up earlier to undertake it all before I leave the house, but it leaves me feeling Positive and Motivated for my day ahead.
I continually keep an account of requests to God throughout the day. We forget our dependency on God, but he will transform ordinary days into those filled with Hope and Opportunity.
I recently went away on a trip with my daughter and I asked God to help me not to snore! She said she hardly heard me snoring and it was great to sleep without feeling her elbows between my shoulder blades trying to wake me up. 😀
We know or can learn to understand that we are all unique and have our own spiritual gifts, when we apply these to our work we have success.
I have the gift of entrepreneurship and I really enjoy spending time with like minded individuals. Though, we are not near to each other we communicate online.
We enjoy these daily interactions to share uplifting biblical affirmations and also work as part of a team building system to earn an additional income
We share these aims
Invest time and generate money to create a passive income
Save for a rainy day.
Have for an emergency fund.
Generate a passive income to have enough Money to retire.
The heart of the Entrepreneur seeks to mentor others. We aim to encourage and support others so they can reach their full potential. Iron sharpens iron, Helping others to develop and grow and consistently engage in activities to promote growth within the team.
Our system can be participated in as a extra income based opportunity along side a job or you can do it part-time along side family commitments.
All you need is access to the internet and a smart phone/tablet or computer.
Willingness to learn and be teachable is a requirement.
2020 – 2022 have been challenging years for all of us, but in every adversity lies the seed of an equal or greater opportunity.
We may feel depleted, emotional and overwhelmed by events which can make us feel we want to retract and do nothing. But it is important to join forces with others, seek God in prayer and push forward.
We know we must keep moving forward and remain positive and expect life to go better for us. When we remain positive and have inner conviction new doors open up.
My passion is Entrepreneurialism, encouraging and supporting others to reach their potential.
Do these attributes resonate with you?
I am aspiring on a daily bases to develop these characteristics.
Makes ethical and principle-centered decisions. … Puts people first: Shows care and concern. … Skilled communicator: Listens earnestly & speaks effectively. … Compassionate collaborator: … Has foresight: … Systems thinker: … Leads with moral authority. Integrity.
Juggling life with family, maintaining a prayer life, bible study and belief in myself and what I could achieve.
” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” .
My journey as an Entrepreneur had some challenges, striving to be seen as a expert online with Social Media Marketing and earning an income to put food on the table. Only 24 hours in the day. Most of the work offered was commission only, Affiliate Marketing drained my resources, the remunerations were too low.
Network-Marketing consists of building a network of people subscribing to a service. When the network buy their service, we get paid a percentage and earn bonuses. This is called leveraging and gives a residual income.
Great news for inspiring Entrepreneurial people who are interested to start their own business, follow a proven system and receive mentoring and support from others who have made themselves successful. Part of which Leadership skills are offered to help you get with your limiting beliefs within yourself and learn how to deal with objections.
2023 – I joined the 🌏 Team. Joined the network UCAN2Network started by Mr Eric Gusevik –
Shop and buy nutritional & dietary products at wholesale prices while building a passive residue income lifestyle for yourself
Finally, went on the trip of a lifetime – beautiful Dominican Republic in the Punta Cana region.
Wonderful experience, would love to go again. The hotel Luxury Ambar is available to be booked via Club Secret Travel Club!
On the long haul flight of nearly eight hours, gives time for reflection. This lifestyle is wonderful, great service and all your needs taken care of when you travel “Premium”
This lifestyle standard is affordable if you make sacrifices and travel less frequently or sign up for a sustainable programme that gives you benefits and your can earn more money by sharing the concept with others.
My Entrepreneurial pursuits these days are in my “free-time” my side hustle. I now have a full time job too.
My businesses run off the internet – marketing efforts are on the social selling platforms which sync with various devices.
Marketing on the move – leads present themselves via notifications and emails through out the working day and can be followed up in “free-time”
Time to discuss and network – make an appointment to talk to me. Again in my free-time.
Maybe it sounds harsh but necessary to fit all activities in.
Basically it is necessary to respect everyone’s time and network with people that share this ethos.
Looked at various platforms that are encrypted with safety measures .Telegram seems to be a firm favourite, WhatsApp and Zoom for video one to ones. Those on Apple can utilise FACETIME via WiFi. Corporate entities us Microsoft Teams.
This year Seacret have begun to consider distribution to Europe with the Nutritional Products. USA, & Canada has already had the head start with this, also they were able to grow a customer base. Now NFR can benefit from this too – also now people can be customers.
USA, Canada , Columbia & Mexico start on 3 January 2022 to 3 March 2022 with the “Club Fit Challenge”
I wanted to start my “Club Fit Challenge “ this Spring, but have had to put it back to the summer.
Seriously, I haven’t been into physical fitness since my accidents in 2013. Recently joined a local gym and started working up a speed on the treadmill.
My Apple Watch benefits me on a daily basis, records all movement data and this is now shared with my profile on the club’s wellness app.
Fitness app shows a summary -Move – Exercise and Standing. Being told to stand at various inter lies can be a great benefit
My last move goal was doubled in November 2021, then I had my vacation and then Christmas. So beginning to NewYearNewMe is a challenge, but it will be worth it to get fit and stay fit an encourage others to do the same and others looking to earn an additional income can sign up and be part of this world wide international team.
Having the heart and destiny for “Servant Leadership” can have its rewards as well as its disadvantages.
Through my friendship with my neighbour who is involved in the local music scene I got to know a few musicians and a local film production company.
Via the film production company I began a friendship with a man who suffered with mental illness and to an extent housebound
I have no concept or experience with mental illness and It was very challenging for me, also to spend time with someone who is living their life on the opposite side of the day.
It seems that when people have no motivation to get up in the morning tend to sit up for half the night and then get up late, so your early evening is their morning then the trouble is your late evening is their midday so they are raring to go when you’re starting to slow down.
I helped my friend with his housework, shopping and we also spent some time creating some music which was published on Soundcloud. Just a bit of a comedy spoof nothing serious.
In 2012, I undertook some training to be a Life Coach, it gave me great pleasure as I am passionate about being Entrepreneurial I was keen to help awaken the spirit inside him so he would explore his entrepreneurial talents and move him to a place where he could be active in the community.
I succeeded to encourage him to begin painting again which then led on to his love for theatre and it seemed his talent for being a script writer and a producer.
Well this is what he told me and also that he had achieved other things, so I had no reason to doubt it and so was carried along in the moment I guess.
It was all very feasible and convincing that I never doubted it! Well, I did a little bit of sleuthing on the web but never found a single grain of evidence to what he said which did make me wonder a bit..
Melio Media Films were going to offer my actor cousin Mark Lindsay Chapman, a role in their new film while Mark was in Eastbourne visiting the family, but once my friend was introduced to Mark the whole situation totally changed.
We were planning on working together and using my Social Media skills and decided to create a film company, though at this time I wasn’t aware at the time that my friend’s involvement with past script writing and production was in fact very minimal even to the point of only brain storming new ideas and supporting someone else’s work, so I didn’t realize that he wasn’t actually capable of writing a script, so when I was talking to the Mark and his colleague I was backing up his story that he was competent to undertake the work they were wanting to give him and so it fueled up his ego to think that he would be competent and from that point onward wouldn’t allow any form of communication from me which he understood to be negative, in other words if I dared to mention that I didn’t agree with him!!!
During this time the new film company had been created, I was suppose to be part of this team and use my social media service , but when I went to implement things I found that the Web Designer had already started and so it upset my strategy and I was cross and then more problems arose as I was told I was upsetting people and so it gave a negative reaction and another reason why he decided I should leave the team. Overall, I didn’t have much of a say in what happened including what I was going to do myself and so we reached a mutual understanding that I wouldn’t have any involvement with it at all!!!
Then Steve and I had a long chat about past events and we discussed how our mutual friend had got involved with his company and he told me that they had known each other now for about six years and he though he was helping him by giving him a little bit of work to do from home, unpaid work, but it gave him a small bit of responsibility, he had encouraged him by calling him a film producer, not realizing that our friend would take this literally and use it as a platform to try and gain trust and deceive people about his abilities.
All this came as a bit of a shock to me, especially as i had introduced him to my trusted sources!
The epilogue in this situation is that our mutual friend’s talents do not lie in script writing production but more at a level of “project manager” who has managed to gain influence to create a group of budding actors/actresses that are now creating short films. I would say good luck to them!
This trail of events made me feel very low and I had another accident and fell down some stairs damaging my collar bone which made me feel that I just wanted to take a back seat from everything however since I have been online for the past twenty years and have built this system with it’s various processes my life is entwined with all the other people I have linked to on the various business and social networking sites, people from all aspects of my life who regularly comment, tag and post it’s impossible to leave it alone for more than a few hours.
Currently taking a back seat and temping while i seek inspiration for my next project.
My passion and purpose is to be an Entrepreneur and to inspire others to use their gifts. It all started with the fact that our family history on my Father’s side originates from the Native Sioux Indian, via Grandmother who was in the Entertainments Business with Buffalo Bill‘s Circus
Sioux Indian’s are very spiritual – I have to confess to not knowing that much about them sadly but I do know and understand that they were very Psychic – and my Father had inherited the gift of Psychometry. He was very good at this and helped a lot of people. Lots of people came to our home to have a consultation.
I had a really good relationship with my father until my mother and I joined the local Church of England Church and I was confirmed in 1971. I think following the Christian faith and spiritually it was rather conflicting. Spiritualism is part of the Occult – Darkness v Light. after my Confirmation my father and I didn’t get along so well.
I was musical, was involved with singing and I learnt to play the guitar at school, participated in the choir and our school regularly put on concerts and musicals, both at my junior and the secondary school that I attended though being a Christian at school was another conflicting situation, so I didn’t have many friends and when I left school I went straight into Banking. I worked hard but didn’t get promotion and then was introduced to a job at the local theatre setting up the drinks in the interval. For seven years I used to work over 60 hours a week, in the Bank during the day and at the Theatre in the evenings.
In my early twenties I was re-united with my school friend who had chosen to go into the Hairdressing profession and she led me into Network Marketing, while I was out and about in the evening with Party Planning I met my future husband,
From time to time I had gone along and had the occasional Tarot card reading, which strangely enough from time to time was quite accurate and just before I was due to marry I went and had my birth chart drawn up. Sadly, I lost the information but did remember that I was told not to get married to this person, that we would be in conflict all the time! Well, it was too late to back out and hurt a lot of people so we got married in 1993 and had two lovely children, who are now teenagers and a great credit to us both, but sadly our relationship didn’t survive and we divorced in 2002.
SERVANT
When i had my birth-chart drawn up I was also advised that I was going to be a “Servant” “Writer” and also a “Nurse”
Well life being a journey and all these possibilities didn’t seem like they would happen to me at the time.
The years that followed the marriage break-up have been challenging and I have been glad of my involvement with the Church as a solid foundation to build my life on the ROCK of Jesus Christ. I committed my life to Jesus and became “Born Again” in 1997, my son was born in this year and also my Mother past away.
In my early twenties through to my late thirties I was on the committee for a local social club and had a very active social life also so community building is something I have learnt with recruiting people into the club
When my children were at their junior school I used to be a leader via the church with their youth club, I undertook this position for seven years. This also led me to go into their school with other church leaders for the “Jesus and Me Club”called “JAM Club”
In 2002 – I went back to college as a mature student and undertook the City and Guilds Diploma in IT ( the link is for info – I studied at Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne) and also changed my church and joined the Christian Outreach Centre Movement and undertook the Spirit, Soul and Body Bible School for two years. Within the Church we undertook the D.I.S.C personality test and this is where I then understood the concept the Servant and Servant Leadership.
Click on the link above to read the section “Characteristics of being a Servant Leader”
Thankfully due to my working life I have gained the experience to be a good communicator and I am competent to make decisions. My Spiritual Gifts give me the discernment to pay attention to what remains unspoken and it is therefore important to listen to my inner voice\affimation from the Holy Spirit. I can rely on that inner voice in order to understand what the body, mind and spirit are communicating. I really love technology and I have been willing to follow and learn from the Social Media Experts and Geeks to learn all i can and now my ideal client is someone who is a true Entrepreneur. Combing with my passion for music really gives me the passion to help Musicians though i am willing to extend my services to everyone connected with the Entertainments Industry. In the past three years I have got involved with the local “Rock Music Community of Bands and Supporters and have made connectiions and new friends via their Community in London and World-wide.
to portray the “Life of Networking” online and offline. A diary of life experiences. I have had severe writer’s block for the past two years when i started to combine it with “Encouragement and Life Coaching” I had started to train to be a “Life Coach” but finding the people who wanted a coach and also the people i wanted to coach was a challenge. This is something i have had to put on hold temporarily for the time being though I pro-actively work as a Personal IT Coach and share articles and write articles that i share as a Social Media Expert.
NURSE
I am about to embark on a course to train to be a Carer in the Community. I will be looking after people that rely on someone to come in and help them to remain independant by staying in their own homes. I will be doing this on a part time basis so i can also continue with my passion and purpose as an Entrepreneur to network with those that have the heart-felt motivation to inspire others to use their Entreprenerial Talents especially in the Entertainments Industry…
Today, I had my 2nd session with Ruth who is taking me through an accreditation to coach with Coachnet.org
It has taken me well over a year to mentally and emotionally be in the right place to begin to learn to be an accredited Coach. I have know Ruth quite a while so I feel at ease with her. I received three months coaching with my senior Pastor at my church prior to this decision, during a session I was able to uncover the plan and purpose for my life. I was able to realise this by using a powerful Ministry Gifts profiling I could see what my strengths and weaknesses were and what occupation I could use my gifts in….My main strength is the gift of Encouragement, partly stems from the fact that as a child I didn’t receive very much encouragement myself and therefore I know how important and the impact it can have on you to receive it….
The underpinning knowledge and system I will be learning is based on being a Life Coach though I plan to use my new skills as a Business Coach.to assist young adults from 18 years onwards.
Daily Ramblings of a Professional Networker 
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