As most entrepreneurs do, I faced some incredible challenges along the way. I realized, there's a real reason 95% of businesses fail. The reason is because of the entrepreneur.

My first 2 businesses were in real estate wholesaling, then online marketing. While trying to grow them from home, I became overwhelmed with anxiety. I had never experienced anxiety and brain fog before. Some days I struggled to know where to start or what to do next. I often looked at my to-do list and felt paralyzed. Or, I'd look back at the end of the day and realize I bounced between tasks and "research" all day....not getting any important money making projects done. I tried meditating, morning routines, exercise, supplements, apps...none of it worked. I felt stuck, frustrated, not productive, not making any money. It felt like there was a mental block in my way.

I didn't dare share this with my spouse, family, or friends. I put on a face that I was successful. But behind closed doors, I wasn't productive. I was disappointed in myself and I was failing.