I have to confess something. Since April, I've been completely and utterly lost. The furlough from my job seemed to take away more than just a paycheck, it took away part of my identity and honestly a true love of my life. I love getting to create art and be a part of something bigger than me.
In July, I started this blog. Mostly out of boredom but it also was one of those things that had been on my list for forever. What I didn't expect was to find a community and an outlet, that seems to appreciate everything that I bring to the table (pun intended). I have been wandering and suddenly, I have found my compass. I'm not really sure which way it's pointing but I'm finding both purpose and direction again.
I've started to believe in myself again. Like believing in myself like I'm-18-and-the-world-is-in-front-of-me level of believing in myself. And because I'm believing, I'm beginning to manifest a future. Out of the almost hundred jobs I've applied for, I've gotten 2 interviews. It doesn't matter though, because I found a secret weapon.
It's me.
I listened to a podcast today that talked all about the "qualified quiet", the people that are awesome, but wait for awesome things to come to them. I'm tired of being in that category, and this past month, things have changed for me. I'm selling myself. I'm selling my skills. I'm selling my time. Most of all though, I've realized my value and my worth.
The big shocker is that I'd always read personal finance blogs that talked about creating a second income stream or having side gigs. I probably could have been doing this all along, had I had the belief that people would listen when I speak and they care what I have to say. I always thought "Why would anyone pay me for that?" and "Who would spend money on me?". Jokes on me- People will pay me money for that, and they will invest in me because I will invest in them!
How are you going to adjust your course? Do you have a side gig? Are you a part of the "qualified quiet"?
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