Walking on Rubies

  Pursuing meaningful goals is never without its challenges; never. Many successful people, whether in life or in business, have faced seasons of discouragement that nearly caused them to quit. What set them apart was not the absence of problems but their decision to press forward with resilience and faith in the middle of struggles and setbacks. As you set out to achieve your own goals, especially in entrepreneurship, it is wise to prepare for the inevitable obstacles that may arise. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:9, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Challenges will come, but quitting does not have to be an option. Here are three common categories of problems you can expect and how to face them with wisdom and spiritual insight. Financial Setbacks Finances are one of the most common and pressing challenges entrepreneurs face. Many dream-filled ideas remain unfulfilled because of a lack of c...

  Let’s be real. Life doesn’t always go as planned.  We have dreams, goals, and expectations, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, things fall apart. Maybe it’s a job opportunity that slipped through your fingers, a relationship that ended, or a business idea that didn’t take off the way you hoped. The sting of failure is real. But failure is not final, and it definitely does not define who you are. People deal with the feelings of failure in many different ways. Some push those feelings down and try to move on as if nothing happened. Others sit with them and feel completely overwhelmed. The truth is that life can feel heavy, and in those moments, failure can feel like a personal attack on your worth. Yet here’s what you need to remember: failure doesn't define who you are, and it doesn't have the power to cancel God’s purpose for your life. Start by Identifying What You're Really Feeling Take a moment and be honest with yourself. Are you feeling like a failure? Are yo...