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Books that helped me

My first job was at a food stand. I was 16, still in high school, making $5 (not even) for a whole day of work. I just wanted my own money because asking my parents for stuff I don’t need was never an option for me.

At 17, I worked at McDonald’s. From there, my “career” started spiraling up. When I got to college, I worked at a call center. Not because I had to but because I was too proud to let my parents pay for school.

Then I met Austin. He told me about remote jobs and how it’s possible even without a degree. He was really passionate about it and that made me think and eventually left college and move back to my parents’ for a while.

I started building skill after skill. From VA to video editor to makeup coach.

I used to think I needed to become a lawyer (that’s my goal) to be “successful,” but honestly? I really love what I do now and I’m convinced that what makes someone successful.

I never knew how to work remotely. I’d get overwhelmed and as Austin puts it, “get lost in the sauce.”

These books helped me stay consistent, focus on what matters, and not give a fuck about things that don’t matter.

I just figured I’d share this because I saw

@Vanessa Castro

post the book she’s currently reading and I remembered how much these two changed the way I work and show up for myself.

I hope y’all are making progress and if not, our DMs are open for y’all!

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