Just Do It

This week continues to be a trying week but I know you don't want another excuse. My motto is "no excuses." Although the world can be unpredictable, there is still one thing you can control, EFFORT! I have been pressing my sons to focus on presentation when it comes to homework because it shows effort. Effort in keeping things organized. Effort in doing quality work. Effort in showing their best work. I don't mind seeing bad grades because at some point it will get better. As long as they give it their very best effort. It was a lesson for my oldest boy who constantly makes excuses for his bad grades. I was not hearing it this week. I gave him another opportunity to make adjustments and to do better in the "effort" department. On another note, I have been searching the web for another vehicle to run my business out of. I keep running into the same thoughts and ideas. I don't want another car note, but I also understand that I need one to get my business going. Should I buy used? Should I buy new? Because I am starting a new venture, I was leaning towards buying used and building up my business before thinking about a new vehicle. But knowing my luck, I probably won't get far before the vehicle breaks down and that could be bad for business. So I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on used vehicles. I'm stuck and may need some suggestions as to what I should do. As for the $100 challenge, it's put on hold because I don't have my car back yet. It's still in the shop getting repairs. Currently I'm researching the best profit margin percentage to stay in. At the rate I'm going, I don't know if it will be profitable unless I start marking up my prices a little more. I average a 65% profit margin. I should be in the 25% percentile to meet the $100 challenge. I am reworking the numbers and hopefully I can come up with a solution fast.

When it Rains it Pours

Last week I talked about becoming familiar with set backs and overcoming them. Also, how keeping those optimistic eye glasses on as you go through the journey of life will benefit you in the long run. It always seems like when you are close to something good, the rain gets heavier and the duration longer. When you feel like you have taken 5 steps forward, something goes wrong and puts you back 10 steps. To some it might be too much and they end up quitting. To me, it is an indication I am close to something good and I just have to push through the storm to see the rainbow. I have never been more focused in my life. I'm more aware of the how to fund my project and what I need to get started with the mobile detailing business. It's funny because one of my trials this past week is car problems. My truck decided to quit on me and the repair is going to be close to $1500 dollars. Of all the times I needed my truck to work, this was the time. To get to work, I've been taking Uber. I know I am not losing focus on the bigger picture because every Uber ride I catch I am starting to notice how I can clean their car. So the desire to serve is stronger than ever! I have a few things to work out but I know with a little faith and hard work, I can push through the storm.