I was zipping through the dense Berlin traffic on my Vespa the other day when it hit me: I am almost at the 6 months mark of running my own full-time coaching business!! That’s what I love riding 2 wheelers for, I am in my helmet without any other distractions, I just have to be present with myself, my thoughts and my ideas. (great space for ideas, in some ways better than the shower)
As of 1sts October I’ve crossed that imaginary line now - BOOM! Half year done!
As I am pulling in front of a bus, feeling the excitement of the acceleration of the little 15hp engine it comes to me like a mantra -
“What got me here.. was all.. but clear. What will get me there.. is all… but clear”
This, in summary, is what the last 6 months and what my future truly feels like.
I have danced for joy, made somersaults in the backyard outside my office, I have cried at my desk, alone (& with clients). I have been able to connect and re-connect with so many people, I have gone deep with my clients and with myself.
Just yesterday a client said something in aspiration of his own future as a dad that reminded me that I had been a terrible dad that day. It led me to apologize to my son for being a jerk and grow a little bit as a dad myself. This is just one of countless examples of how this business has provided for me on a daily basis.
Also financially, I am not rich beyond belief (yet) but I am in awe with how successful these first 6 months have been. I’ve been able to sustain my family as a sole earner. I am paying the mortgage for it, gas, electricity, the kids piano classes… I feel fucking proud. Heck yeah!
There have also been really difficult times of despair and sorrow, I mentioned the ever critical self talk in previous posts. Relationships that did not work out, corporate clients that did not call back. It’s all part of the game.
There are things like taxes, different types of insurances, software license costs etc to deal with. Not my most joyful hours spent, but necessary and worth it, as they afford me to do the stuff I love.
Here is the point where I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been along the journey. My lovely clients who I deeply enjoy working with and appreciate, supporters, partners, mentors, coaches. I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you for helping me make my dream come true.
On to the next 6 months.
<3 Ben
