She Took Over Her Husband’s Business
Summary
- A friend of mine, around my age, lost her husband in a tragic helicopter accident while on vacation. He was running a $75 million business.
- Despite the immense loss, she decided to take over the business and lead it herself.
- She only allowed herself to feel bad for two hours, thinking her husband would be upset if she wallowed in sadness.
- The next day, she flew back and announced at the office that she would be running the company.
- She didn't know how to manage a large business initially but chose to push through and learn.
- Her mindset was that feeling sad wouldn't bring her husband back, and she believed he wouldn't want her to give up.
- Her determination and quick action under such difficult circumstances are truly inspiring.
- The key takeaway is to push through difficult times and focus on what needs to be done, even when you don't have all the answers.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a strong mindset, just like my friend's story. Here are some actionable steps:
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Mindset Shift: Start by accepting that feeling down won't solve any problems. Acknowledge your feelings but limit how long you dwell on them. This helps you focus on solutions rather than problems.
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Quick Action: Act swiftly when challenges arise. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or for everything to be in place. Take the first step immediately, whether it’s calling that client, making that pitch, or setting up that meeting.
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Continuous Learning: You might not know everything about running a business or achieving your goals. That’s okay. Commit to learning on the go. Use free resources like online articles, webinars, or podcasts to gain knowledge in your field.
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Support System: Surround yourself with people who can offer advice, share experiences, or provide moral support. Networking events or online forums are good places to find like-minded individuals.
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Focus on What Matters: Identify the key tasks that will move you toward your goals. Spend most of your time on these high-impact activities rather than getting bogged down by minor or unimportant tasks.
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Resilience: When things get tough, remember your ‘why.’ Whether it’s family, passion for your work, or personal growth, keep that motivation front and center to push through hard times.
These strategies are low-cost and high-value. They require more of your mental energy and determination rather than monetary investment, making them feasible for small businesses, entrepreneurs, or anyone focused on personal growth.
Full Transcript
I have a friend she's my age when I met her she's like oh I have a business that does like 75 million year I'm like girl you're a badass she's like oh no no no my husband died and I took it over your husband died you're so young she um went on a vacation with three of her friends so there's four couples in total they were in Africa husbands are in one helicopter wives are another wives look over this helicopter blows the up four all four of them lost their husbands same day yeah and I said I was like what did you do cuz he had this giant company he was running she was like I felt bad for myself for like 2 hours and then I was like he would be so pissed at me if I did this and I just I literally flew back the next day and I went and I went into the office and I was like I run this now like I didn't know how to run a comedy when I took it over oh yeah she's super badass now you know she said it she was like what is me feeling sad going to do it's not going to bring him back she's like and I know he wouldn't want that of me
