The Power of One More Try
I want to share my story with you today, a story that proves the impossible is merely the starting line for the persistent. Just a few years ago, I was defined by struggle. As a single mother of three, I was in full-time survival mode. Following my divorce, my life became a relentless cycle of working two jobsâcleaning offices during the day, waiting tables at nightâsimply to prevent the lights from being cut off. There were painful nights when I went without food so my children could eat, and I'd quietly weep after they slept, convinced I was permanently stuck. Then, one evening, a glimmer of light appeared in the form of a Shopify dropshipping video. I had no capital, zero experience, and a mountain of doubt, but I seized onto that thread of hope. I committed myself to learning, absorbing free YouTube tutorials during my breaks, managing a fledgling business from my phone, often with my youngest in my arms. My first two ventures failed. I stood at the edge of giving up, completely depleted. But an inner conviction drove me: Try one more time. That third attempt, specializing in the baby niche, proved to be the turning point. With strategic help, that store soared, generating more revenue in one day than I had previously earned in an entire month. In less than a year, I walked away from both taxing jobs, secured a stable home for my family, and finally regained my peace. I now work on my own terms, maximizing time with my children and living the life I once considered a fantasy. To anyone who feels trapped in their struggle today: Never give up. Continue to educate yourself, and continue to show up. Resilience is your most powerful asset for scaling through life's toughest challenges. That next small step is your chance to change everything.