BAD MEMORIES CREATE THE BEST BUSINESS STRENGTHS

Jasmine Lee
Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read

High School was one of the hardest parts about having Juvenile Arthritis. I can remember being embarrased of how I had to walk when I was in pain. I remember teachers not beliving me when I said I couldn't do a simple task like writing my name. Sometimes the teacher would even get mad when I asked a classmate to write it for me smh. I was a sophmore in high school but I couldn't participate in gym class or sports. I couldn't leave class at the same time as all the other kids because my body hurt to the touch. When my mother asked the principle to grant me a elevator pass so I didn't have to walk up and down the stairs. It wasn't a simple yes with compassion. My mother had to fight for it , make calls, have meetings and prove my sickness. Once I got it, I felt like it was the end of the world. Yes it helped but getting on and off the elevator as kids stared at me made me feel alienated and alone. I didnt want to be special, I wanted to be like all the other kids “normal”.

Now usually people tell you things like “dont live in the past” or “Move on.” What if we didnt move on, what if we allowed the past into our future in a business aspect? Using the things we did not like to our advantage. Taking what we learned from those experiences and applying them to our businesses. I am well aware that every bad memeory can not be used, I am also aware that bad memeories bring pain. In my experience that pain is what will drive you to do your greatest in your future. I am sure that this is a tad bit confusing and its time for an example so lets break down my child hood memory shall we.

1. Being a kid with Rheumatoid arthritis an “old folks disease”= Anything is possible!

2. The principle giving my mother a hard time and my mother having to make phone calls to get it done= There is most likely someone above the person your speaking to.

3. Not being able to write my name with a pencil at times = learned the art of delegation at a early age (lol)

4. Couldn't play sports,but because I had to sit on the sidelines during class I learned = Watch the game , Learn the game, know how to beat the game (your particular industry)

5. Not able to leave class when the bell rings due to the amount of kids that would be brushing up against me = Stay ahead of the pack (trends,race,times etc.)

Those are just a few things I have learned from that one memory. I use those lesssons in my business still to this day. Im always ahead of the pack wether it’s marketing strategies or knowing the hottest trends that appeal to my ideal client. Ive spent time studying the industry in the cities that I do business in before I even reach out to a potential client.Using what you have been through to steer ahead to what you want isn't just a great coping mechanism, but its also turned out to be a great business strength. Think about a time you were uncomfortable or some bad memeory you would like to forget. Then pick it apart and use what you can. Make it work for you and not against you.

HEY BEFORE YOU GO! Check out more business tips on my podcast “INDUSTRY TALK” on spotify

Jasmine Lee

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I am a entertainment entrepreneur. Building a business gave me the oppurtunity to live with #RA and still love my life

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