CREATIVE BIZ MARATHON

photo credit In the last 24 hours: -I got my first student for my E-course -I got an inquiry for an affiliate program for said e-course -My web designer picked up a new client (3 this week) which means I am garnering more experience as a project manager The 24 hours prior: -I was feeling the effects of the holidays and taking on a seemingly insurmountable task (like writing a business plan in 24 hours!) -I got word that a Christmas order had not arrived though I had shipped it THREE WEEKS PRIOR -I was feeling overwhelmed by the weaknesses in my business plan What does this all mean to me?  With my heart open and my passion strong?  With the flaws exposed and the reality setting in?  I still LOVE THIS THING OF MINE .  LOVE IT AND WANT TO PURSUE IT....

photo credit This afternoon a customer contacted me to let me know she did not receive her product that she SPECIFICALLY ordered as a Christmas present.  I FELT MY HEART DEFLATE .  This is an international order which INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH shows up on my list of weaknesses.  I have had this issue before where I would have the customer pay the incredible shipping costs only for the package not to arrive.  For a time, I did not offer international shipping at all but decided I should give it a go and HERE WE ARE. So, on the one hand, I feel the exhaustion from having put my HEART AND SOUL on paper trying to big dreams despite the holes in the operation.  On the other hand, it makes me want to pack it up and shut it down.  Why in the world does it feel so all or nothing all the time?  I think part of it is I AM NOT CHARGING THE CUSTOMER ENOUGH to go through such hassles.  And of course, I really do need to rethink the need for me to have to ship ...