In the beginning, I was paralysed by perfectionism. Every blog post, email, and product launch had to be flawless before I put it out into the world. But that mindset was holding me back. I spent so much time tweaking and re-tweaking that I wasn’t making real progress.

Then one day, I heard the phrase, “Done is better than perfect.” It hit me like a lightning bolt. I realised that waiting for perfection was just another form of procrastination. I started focusing on progress instead—taking small, consistent steps toward my goals. And guess what? My audience didn’t care if everything was perfect. They cared that I was showing up, sharing value, and being real.

When I let go of the need for perfection, I started to see real momentum. I learned that growth happens when you take action, even if it’s a little messy.

For a long time, I operated from a scarcity mindset. I worried that if I didn’t hustle hard enough, I’d miss out. I compared myself to others who seemed more successful and feared there wasn’t enough space for me.

But living in that scarcity mindset drained my energy and kept me in a cycle of fear. It wasn’t until I started focusing on abundance that things began to change. I realised that there’s enough success, enough opportunity, and enough space for everyone.

When I stopped seeing other people as competition and started seeing them as inspiration, my whole perspective shifted. I began to collaborate, learn, and grow in ways I never thought possible. Abundance opened the door to new possibilities—and that mindset continues to guide me today.

In the early days, I looked outside myself for all the answers. I followed every expert, and read every book. But the truth is, no one knows your vision, your audience, and your goals better than youdo.

It took me a while to trust myself, but once I did, everything changed. I learned to listen to my instincts and make decisions that felt right for my business. Yes, I still take advice and learn from others, but I no longer second-guess every decision.

Trusting yourselfdoesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes—it means you’ll have the confidence to learn, adjust, and keep going. And that’s where true growth happens.

I used to be terrified of failure. I thought that if something didn’t work out, it meant I wasn’t cut out for this journey. But that fear kept me from taking the risks that could have propelled me forward.

One of the biggest mental shifts I made was learning to see failure as feedback. Every misstep, every “no,” and every setback became a lesson. I realised that failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of the process.

When I started viewing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, I stopped fearing it. I became more resilient, more adaptable, and more willing to take bold action. And guess what? The more risks I took, the more I learned—and the closer I got to the results I wanted.

In the beginning, I was so focused on making money that I forgot why I started my business in the first place. I was chasing numbers instead of focusing on the impact I wanted to make.

When I shifted my focus toserving my audience and creating real value, everything changed. I stopped stressing about hitting revenue goals and started asking, “How can I help? How can I solve a problem? How can I make someone’s life better?”

Ironically, when I put impact first, the income followed. People can sense when you genuinely care, and that trust translates into loyalty, support, and yes—sales.