Warrior-Preneur Success: 2 Questions to Consider

I volunteer my time with Wardrobe for Opportunity and speak at a graduation ceremony for a women’s program they have called Pathways in Oakland CA.  The first time I spoke there, I was invited because of my “motivational ability” to tell my story as a speaker.  These are women down on their luck, laid off, no supplemental income, often single parents or who have a husband that’s not working either, and honestly they are just trying to make life work.

I love when I get to tell my story.  I love weaving the important lessons I learned along the way that they can hear and apply sooner.  My story is not uncommon, that’s why it’s important to tell. Many women asked many great questions, but two in particular I want to share with you. I think these questions, and not just my answers but my strongly held beliefs about them, are critical for success!

One Question: Do you ever say to yourself, “If I had only done that sooner?”  Of course that answer was no!  Regrets get in the way of success!  Instead, I think it is more important to ask yourself: what lesson did I learn so I can improve over time? What can I do differently to get a different outcome if a similar situation arises?

Second Question: “Now that you are doing what you love, what’s next?”  That is always such an interesting question!  What’s amazing is the possibilities are endless when you do what you love because you are:

  • A Lifelong Learner, so you stay cutting edge
  • Flexible and adaptable, so you can move your interests with current trends and interests of others

These two questions are key to success.  Do what you love and the possibilities are endless and never regret what happens along the way. How do you make sure you live by these beliefs?


Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.

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  • http://susan-berland.com/ Susan Berland

    You remind me of when I was very young, in my early twenties. One of my biggest fears was of getting divorced and being a single mom raising two children. Well, it happened and it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Not just because I left a bad marriage but because of the lessons it taught me, way to many to list. And of course, no regrets at having been in that marriage. Have you met my two amazing sons? Whenever life throws me a curve ball, I know it’s another lesson and I’ll learn and be a better stronger person on the other side. I know that because it’s ALWAYS been true.

    Susan Berland
    A Picture’s Worth
    http://susan-berland.com

  • http://www.thereconnectivehighway.com Julieanne Case

    I don’t do a lot of regretting but there is some – so I like the turnaround you gave.  I’ve always been a believer in that one is always learning and changing. Great post, great food for thought. I have some internal work to do.

    Julieanne Case
    Owner Practitioner of The Reconnective Highway
    Reconnecting you to your essence, joy, vitality, youth.| Healing you from the Inside Out |Reconnective Healing | AgeLoc 
    http://www.thereconnectivehighway.com

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Deep- I like it :)

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