Getting going is one of the hardest things I find for myself.
I have discovered that over the first half of this year, starting something new
takes a lot of energy and time. Balancing becoming more evolved in social media,
starting up my art business (ArtwithErrol.com) and managing my work life is
extremely difficult. For anyone who may be seeking out a new profession, here
is my experience so far:
As I become closer to retirement from one profession and
starting a new one, I am experiencing the early struggles in this new chapter
of my life. My number one biggest challenge is understanding the human behavior
of getting people to respond to the promotions that are sent out via social
media. An example would be when a promotion is viewed, then having the person
respond by liking, commenting, subscribing or following. This is probably the
most important part, because these options push the promotion farther for more
views or even monetization of your content or website (ArtwithErrol.com) via YouTube or AdSense.
My second biggest challenge is managing my time for work, my
art business (ArtwithErrol.com) and family life. As a father and a husband, I
have to be ready for anything. Family is the most important part of my life, and
it is why I do what I do. Thus far, I have be able to stick to a schedule that
works, but there will always be the unexpected to account for. Using just two
days a week to work on my art business (ArtwithErrol.com) is a great start for me, but as I expand
my reach I may need to increase the days. Working hard to use what little time I have
between work and family to piece everything together is a true challenge.
The desire to achieve pushes me to try harder every day for
myself and my family. Pushing myself to learn more on how to use social media, promote
my business (ArtwithErrol.com), and the challenges I am facing head on is a new
road for me. As I continue to learn and move forward, the only thing that
stands out the most is hard work and dedication. Hard work and dedication is
needed to perform at the highest level of success and in to allow me to
continue day in and day out. Being prepared to step outside your comfort zone is
required in this transition.
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