It's good practice to look over your life. It helps to clarify the lows and highs - as well as helps provide insight into your strengths and weaknesses. Reviewing your life, your decisions, and your progress can give you direction, help you to refocus, and fuel your drive to keep going and/or do better!
This is part of my journey in retrospect:
Throwback Pic 2015: Brillcast Die Cast Metals days, where I was told by someone I shared my bed with - that I wouldn't last 2 weeks. It's funny how someone can know of you for YEARS... but not really know u at all. I went from a temp at Brillcast, to a trainer, to a Gate auditor, to Head of 1st & 2nd shift Quality. And did it all in less than a year.During this time, I also ran a catering business out of my home which provided lunch to 2 different major automotive plants on Fridays, every 2 weeks - for both 2nd and 3rd shifts. An easy 1500-2k in 1 day but had to stop bcuz I didn't have the manpower or space nor time to keep going. (I should have several restaurants by now) At the end of my almost 4 1/2 year term there, I even worked another fulltime job while maintaining that position. Laziness was never an issue, neither was money - I've always had a hustle about me. Ain't God good?!? Came to GA, and my job fell thru. I was stuck for a minute but then hot the ground running. I went in Saddlecreek Sam's Club DC as a temp. They bought my contract out after only working for them for 30 days. Started as a Verifier and was called to HR where they requested I apply for the Floor Lead position, of which I did and ended up running the floor of the Inbound Shipping and Receiving for the entire Distribution Center. Fed up with Saddlecreek's LONG hours, I decided I deserved better. Took a day of vacation in which I used to go job hunting. Desperate, I prayed to God for help bcuz I didn't want to do another day at Saddlecreek. My prayer lead me to a temp service...who sent me to RedRock as a temp. RedRock also bought out my contract in less than 60 days and hired me on. Look at God! I started out as Production's Scheduler and after 3 weeks jumped to a dual position of Scheduler and Warehousing. And over 4 years later, I am now both the Company Planner as well as the Inventory Manager with 2 assistants of my own. I've always been an Authoritative figure... and have always ended up working predominantly with men. It hasn't been easy, but it has most definitely been worth it!God is an awesome God!This year in April 2022, I found the courage to level up and both finish an old journey AND begin a new journey. #1. I am almost finished writing my Book, "No Regrets, Just Resets" which is based on real life events. #2. God also put it heavy on my heart to help others, which led me to opening my own business that provides Life Coaching, Does Merchandising, and also hosts an Inspirational Blog to provide clarity, direction, & elevation to others. I don't say all this to brag. No, not at all. I say this as a lesson. Bcuz had I believed I wouldn't last 2 weeks at Brillcast, I would have never started and would have never had the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder. I say this bcuz if I had not believed in myself and applied for the Floor lead position at Saddlecreek, I would have never ended up running Inbound Shipping and Receiving for the entire Distribution center. And if I had never trusted that God had something better for me and stepped out on Faith and Left Saddlecreek...I would not have ever been sent by the temp service to RedRock...where I still happily & successfully remain today! #Godspeed See I say ALL this to 1st let you know that NOBODY can choose your path. No matter what they have to say, the choice is ultimately yours to make! Secondly, NEVER be afraid to try. The fear of failure is far worse than actually failing. Don't be a victim to the fear of failure! Fear will stop you from acting, from moving forward, keep you from even trying. If you never try, you will never know how capable you are If you try and fail...At least: you learn a lesson, or now have a better way of approaching your goals. BUT when you try and succeed? You gain wisdom, build confidence, and acquire a new skill! PLUS...there's nothing more rewarding than beating the odds! And last BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST...Just know: What God has for YOU, nothing and nobody can stop You gotta have Faith, keep your Hope alive and KNOW that NOTHING is too big or impossible for The Almighty God. Know that he has plans for you, plans for the greater good and abundance. Success is your birthright! See. People make plenty of excuses as to why they didn't pursue something.(a fear, an enemy, competition, a mate, etc) At the end of the day, its IN YOU...not on you or around you! Ya heard? Either it's IN you or it ain't. Yes, I did good in Michigan and I'm doing better in Atlanta. NOT bcuz of the change of state...but bcuz "I CHOSE TO FULLY APPLY MYSELF" instead of letting my surroundings influence me, detour me, or hold me back! Thru my journey, I learned that WITH GOD, YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO!! Make God a part of your plans and your plans will be successful. Remember, God doesn't bless no mess. So do right in life, by people & choose wisely...blessings are sure to follow. Find your strength, Find your reason, Find your why...and please don't forget where you came from - that could be all the motivation that you need!
In retrospect on August 21, 2022. I've had too many ups and downs to count...BUT GOD. God has blessed me with strength, courage, and a skill set out of this world! He has never left me, nor forsaken me! In looking at my journey thus far? I KNOW THERE IS MORE & BETTER TO COME!! Remember, the win starts from within! Sincerely signed, a tried and true, Self-Improved, motivated woman of God.
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