Patience is a Virtue

This is the first post to my blog, but I must warn you...it is far from inspirational. Instead, it is more about a lesson that I have learned at an early age. One of the keys to a successful life is patience. I have been working on starting a business for the last 5 months with almost nothing to show for it...or so I thought...

How 'bout for kicks we analyze my situation in another context. Tonight I did something that I haven't done in a long time; I counted all of the coins in my "Rainy Day Fund" and rolled them...Cha-Ching! It took me almost 7 months to hit my goal of cashing out with $100, but I did it. How did I manage to complete this task? Simple, I set an attainable goal, and I diligently worked toward it. With every coin I put in the plastic jar, I got closer and closer to my goal.

Not all tasks are as simple as dropping some loose change into a plastic jar--mine even counts the money for me! Each day I put forth an effort to turn my business ideas into reality. Sometimes it even feels like my progress has taken a wrong turn and is steering me in the opposite direction.  Throughout this blog, I will share some of the challenges that I have faced and continue to face as a young philanthropreneur. I will also introduce you to a few people who have been my inspiration throughout life and have motivated me to dream boldly! 

 Although my business plans have not reached fruition, I have learned a lot of lessons along the way and there will be many more to come. I have also revamped my business strategy to put myself in a better competitive position when I launch my new venture. This is only the beginning; my passion drives me to succeed no matter what challenges I face. If my "Rainy Day Fund" is any indication of what I can expect out of my business venture, then I will exceed my expectations by about $18.49.