I have been reading a book, Thinking in Bets, and am finding that I truly enjoy it. Based on the title, I thought it would be a poker driven book. I am not a gambler but I am trying to improve my relationship with money. It was one of the suggested books to purchase to familiarize yourself with course material for the finance class I signed up for. In addition to this book, there were three others and a bunch of course material. The first two modules were brief and I almost felt cheated for the amount of money I paid for the course. Then, I started module three. It is overwhelming the amount of information in this module. Therefore, it has been on the backburner for me as I choose other areas to focus on. Hence, picking up this book to read.
The author equates all of life with bets and if you put it like that--for sure, it is. For example, for years, I have been trying to leave the service industry. Not because I do not enjoy it. I am actually quite good at this industry. Every time I have tried to leave, I always return. The flexibility, daily cash (this was early on in my career. Now mostly, it is delivered on a paycheck or pay card. It is a rarity to be given tips in cash nightly.), social interaction, exposure to food, being fed (especially essential when in college. I did not live on ramen noodles, lol), etc. There are many benefits to the industry. And, like I said, I excel in it. I enjoy anticipating people's needs.
Still, in the back of my head, I have wanted to be my own boss. I just didn't know how to do it. While in Melbourne, Australia, in 2008, I sat with a tarot card reader and she insisted that I would be finished with service within three years. That I would embrace my calling of teaching and/or healing. I remember scoffing at the idea. I did like this reader and it was my first time having my tarot cards read. There were other readers in the vicinity. I sized them up. I remember one of the readers had a McDonald's bag in front of them and that was a no-no for me. Energetically, I sought out this woman. Resistant to this change, I stayed with what was familiar. Weighing the pro's and con's of my decision like placing any bet.
I relocated to Phoenix at one point and enhanced my skills in the restaurant industry and elevated my overall skill set by embarking on a yoga certification. Slowly, I turned more to that industry when I returned to Denver. It has been a slow transition, but, it is right for me. And, this book, is perfect right now. Hedging bets with uncertain outcomes. Instead of stacking my weekend with serving shifts, I am driving cross country to Florida. I want that experience and time off. I know, intuitively, that I am making a smart decision for myself regardless of how it pans out.
I have spoken to a few salon owners and envision pop-ups this year. The one in Santa Fe will likely be the first one. I was listening to a manifestation podcast when I received a text from Carmen and it felt serendipitous. Having an opportunity present itself while listening to a podcast about abundance and manifestation. It feels right.
And I feel great about my decision to venture out on my own. Sometimes, I get bogged down with how I will make it work which is extremely counterproductive. It will work.
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your evening. I have a few chapters to read, classes to prep and some relaxation in my night.
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