I was that persistent kid.

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I was that persistent kid.

The pesky, annoyingly persistent kid. Who just keeps on going. Who never gives up.

Tell me I can’t do something. I’ll go find a way to do it anyways.
Tell me it won’t work. I’ll find a way to have it work.

As a kid I was used to it.
I was resilient.
I just kept going.

My imagination constantly dreaming up my next great idea.
Remarkably, I never stopped imagining possibilities.

At some point that all changed.
For many years I restrained my imagination and conceded to being controlled by the norms of society.
I did what was expected.
I behaved according to society’s expectations.
I played by society’s rules.

Till it got too much. I grew tired of people shoulding on me. Of others telling me who to be, how to behave and what to do.

And the rebel in me broke loose once more.

I dreamed new dreams. Adult versions.

History does repeat itself. Again I was told I can’t do it. It won’t work.

Why? Why me? Why do I persist when others would give up?

Cos I’m tired of being told my dream isn’t possible.

I’m tired of being told I can’t do it.

I’m tired of being told it won’t work.

What was different was that as an adult I was not willing to give up because someone told me I couldn’t do it or it wouldn’t work.

Rather than hop away and come up with a new idea, I refined my idea and kept on going.

Why? Why me? Why do I persist when others would give up?

Cos I’m tired of people shoulding on others.

I’m here to support women be courageous so they can withstand the shoulda, coulda, wouldas that come their way every day.

Why?

Cos I believe it’s time for us as women to live lives that fit us and our kids regardless of what anyone else tells us.

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Daphne Wells, founder of Passion for Growth, guides you to grow your business to full bloom while creating a lifestyle you love so you can make a difference and make money. For over 6 years she has represented highly-motivated, courageous and successful women in business, small business owners, coaches, therapists and entrepreneurs. As an ICF credentialed coach, with a history of birthing and growing small businesses, Daphne has a deep passion for inspiring you to recognise and appreciate your magnificence whilst you grow your fabulously successful business. Her true magic lies in empowering you to do it your way. She lives in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand from where she works with women business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide.  She’s President of ICF NZ Southern. Grab her FREE eBook ‘3 Keys to GET MORE CLIENTS’ at www.DaphneWells.com  

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Daphne Wells coaches women to design a life and business that feels free by helping to release expectations that don’t resonate and fully embrace what makes them happiest. An advocate for independence and author of Decide – Choose your own path, Daphne helps women find their inner strength and take courageous action all over the world.

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