According to my Mom, I have never liked the word “No.” Personally, I don’t really think anyone likes to hear that word. But I do admit, that I’m ambitious, self-motivated, and I go after what I want. I don’t do anything “half-assed.”
I do not like to fail.
And this week, I guess I kinda failed. But not totally…
Back when I started this site, a lot of people doubted it. Some people actually called it a very stupid idea.
And while I always thought it was a good idea in theory, I did wonder if anyone would ever take the time to read it. I mean, the internet is a big place. Would anyone really pay attention to what I was doing in my small little space in the world wide web?
One of my big goals has always been to go on Oprah. Why? Well, if I was on Oprah, that would mean that I had made it.
I kinda have a big mouth. I don’t tell other people’s secrets – but I am just mouthy in general. (My Mom would also agree to that.) Sometimes, my big mouth gets me in big trouble. I’ll tell someone exactly how I feel – or I’ll start telling people what I’m going to do. Normally, if I say I’m gonna do something, I do it.
And trust me, I told a lot of people that I was gonna go on Oprah one day. In case you didn’t hear, the show is over. It didn’t happen. So, in that sense, I failed.
But ya know what? I say “eff that.”
I DID NOT FAIL.
From the beginning, my goal was to inspire women, help them earn money, and to have more confidence in themselves. Let me tell ya, I have not failed on those points. I’ve received a lot of emails from a lot of people telling me that my site made their day. There is no failure in that.
And by the way — you’re reading this site, after all. You found my little space on the internets – and you’re sticking around. That’s something. Actually, it’s kind of a BIG something.
So, big whoop. I didn’t go on Oprah. Well, boo hoo. Oprah has her own network now. I just might get my own fricking show on OWN one day. And that’s a lot better than being a guest for one measly little show. So there.
(on a side note, I am not all that concerned with getting my own show. I am, however, very concerned with landing a book deal. If you or someone you know works at a publisher, CALL ME. I’m serious.)