Comments on: 2017: Be The Exception https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/ Internet Marketing Strategy Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:06:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jonathan https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365136 Mon, 15 May 2017 15:55:44 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365136 Currently working on building my post-corporate business while living the 2 young young kids life. Building my own business… a few months ago I would have said I don’t know what to do next. My previous idea bombed. This one has started out extremely well and until I hit a rough patch I’m just going to keep pushing forward with it. I guess my answer would be, I don’t know what I’m going to run into yet! Not the scariest thing, though. It would be scarier to be back where I was a year ago with no clients and no idea if it would pan out.

]]> By: Victoria https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365134 Mon, 15 May 2017 13:35:50 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365134 Hello,
I was living the dream until about a year ago. My husband got fired and then he fell sick and has been unable to do anything since but lie on the bathroom floor in pain and nausea. I work two jobs now and barely get to see my 3 children, who are basically raising themselves. I don’t make enough money to make ends meet, and all my family lives in another state. I am almost 50 years old, and I have no money saved nor do I have assets anymore. We sold our wedding bands to make ends meet. Still, I feel blessed for what I do have. Everyone in my home loves me deeply, and I love them. I am not homeless yet. I get great satisfaction from my second job, and my first job is not bad. I am healthy, strong, and have an indomitable spirit. I believe things will get better and I am teaching myself new skills in preparation for the better days to come. I will take as many hits as I have to but I will never stop moving forward, I will never give in to despair. I hope these words reach someone and inspire him. Namaste.

]]> By: Rudiano https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365132 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:23:58 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365132 Inspiring story. I have a similar one. But not as drastic. My mum is the exception to the family, the one everyone turns to. I wish I could be half as accomplished.
Still working to get healthy and free through my online biz. Failing thus far

]]> By: Martin https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365131 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:16:33 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365131 I also want to be the exception dearly. My situation is real bad at the moment. I am 56 and currently broke and unemployed. In my country, if you’re male, over 40 and the wrong skin colour, your chances to get employment are slim to none. I am divorced and had a business which went under recently and I lost everything including the place where I lived. Now I’m living under the roof of an old colleague of mine as my family turned a blind side on me and my friends disappeared. Now my time is coming to an end where I stay now as this guy wants his space so he asks me often when I’m gonna move on. Problem is I don’t have any money or income to get my own place, even if I would love to move out. I want to but simply can’t. I don’t get any answers on my CV’s sent out and even if I ask people I know to see if they can get me in somewhere, they just say there is nothing now. Now I’ve decided to try the internet to see if I can build an income but that too costs money. If you don’t have money, nobody will give you the time of day. I’m not asking for help, I’m merely venting.

]]> By: Maureen https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365128 Mon, 15 May 2017 06:56:57 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365128 I have always been fascinated by the choices we make. Why does one person choose to remain in that low level of consciousness and another choose to believe that they can. Is it because our Why’s are big enough to keep us going? Is it your awareness to know that this journey is not only about finding yourself but also about how you can influence everyone around you? My biggest struggle is to overcome my own belief system. I’ve been running my own business since 2011 but if I had to measure the success of it in money then it’s not a successful business. If I had to measure it in the positive effect I’ve had on woman’s life’s then I think it’s been successful. Now I just have to balance it and really it starts with me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge – very happy I stumbled upon you 🙂

]]> By: Benny https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365127 Mon, 15 May 2017 03:58:05 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365127 Your mom is the real entrepreneur!

She disrupted your life for forever!

]]> By: sunny https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365126 Mon, 15 May 2017 01:25:33 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365126 hi Derek, great story and bounce back to life. i need help with customer acquisition for a physical product and i live in NJ/NYC area. We can meet/talk, if you can help.

]]> By: Dr. Murray https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365124 Mon, 15 May 2017 00:10:46 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365124 Well, I did not have the horrible background like you Derek, but none of my sisters or brothers became a doctor like myself. The Doctor of Education is my NICKNAME. My family was definitely dysfunctional in many ways, I had nine sisters and brothers. My mother was a narcissistic, always focusing on herself, never expressed love to her children but I had a loving, kind, and compassionate father, who told me I was special, and his words have made me strong throughout my life. I was able to raise 3 boys alone in a country that looks down on African American men, They are 17, 24, and 34. They are wise and very successful, my youngest Mater Dei graduate, He has over 25 offers to all D1 colleges for a full scholarship in football, He has a 3.8 GPA. Baylor Graduate who major in Bio_ Chemistry, going to medical to be a research medical doctor, and my oldest son live in Japan and plays professional football teaches at a major university. They all went to private schools. I need encouragement with finishing my call and purpose, I ended up with 3 Masters and a Doctorate, but i don’t have the salary to match my educational success, so I just completed my 4 series course on how to train teachers online to teach primarily INTERNATIONAL students. No one has bought my courses yet, but I will keep believing that one day they will SELL!

]]> By: Elle https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365121 Sun, 14 May 2017 22:19:37 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365121 Hi Derek
What an exceptional human being. I am meant to be retired but foundI have to start again. I paid off my first home at 21. Trained as a nurse and became a Director of Nursing . Went back to University at 40 and became a Psychologist. Owned several homes and a good lifestyle. My husband died and I continued to Cowell for ten years. I remarried a man who I later found was a con artist. I became sick and lost everything . I am now renting working a few hours each week and on a pension. While I have a few good years left I would love to be able to build up my wealth again . I have being following you for a while and attempted to do build an online business yet seems to be a block. It is hard to work on your own and costly to pay for mentors.

]]> By: Sal https://socialtriggers.com/2015-be-the-exception/#comment-365120 Sun, 14 May 2017 19:10:57 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=5734#comment-365120 Thank you for sharing your story, Derek! You look a lot like your mom.
I am working on my fitness (am really overweight), also I am working on my income because I am on benefits, a single mom and hating being poor.
I’ve learned tons from you and really appreciate how genuine you are. Thank you.

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