By: O.L./Sway Buckley
Vision is necessary for sustainable success… even more regarding the marriedpreneur journey.
The first (and easy) step, however, is vision. Although it does take courage to have it, it doesn't require grit.
But when it comes to jumping hurdles and scaling walls together, it requires more than vision alone to achieve it. We want to encourage you on your path, especially if you're facing a brutal, seemingly insurmountable season; this is for you.
Here's our advice: LEAN. IN.
The definition of words/phrases is critical to clearly understanding the principles shared. With that being said:
Lean In: commit completely or more fully to something, especially when faced with difficulty or resistance.
We want to encourage you to lean into the vision God has given your family. Let's first debunk a few lies regarding your capabilities to do just that:
❌ You don't know all the steps, so you feel it's best until you do before you lean into it.
Advice: No one sees all of the steps from the starting line. Only the finish line shows that.
❌ You don't have the resources to build it as you see it.
Advice: Start where you are–be faithful to what's in your hands
❌ You don't know the right people: If you stay within your bubble of influence, you'll never grow beyond it.
Advice: Start intentionally attending events where the right people are. Grow your network.
❌You don't feel like there's enough time to build: The thing about time is we all have it. The question is, what are your expectations with it? And is it just your timeline that is frustrating you?
Advice: Consider this; the time will pass anyway; slow progress is still progress.
If you want more practical steps on how to Lean Into The Vision together, listen to the Lean In episode on the Marriedpreneur Life podcast here.
Building a business together as husband and wife requires consistency and strategy to support the vision.
If you two seek help, schedule a success-mapping call with us today.
Here's to living purposefully, powerfully, and profitably in sync,
O.L. & Sway
O.L. is a former banker turned real estate consultant and entrepreneur. Sway is a former CEO of a staffing firm she started on her dorm room floor to pay for college. Together they co-own Marriedpreneur Life Consultancy, equipping faith-based married entrepreneur couples with high-level systems to scale (without strain). They're the creators of the Marriedpreneur Operating Systems and the co-hosts of The Marriedprenuer Life Podcast, which was praised as one of Wedding Wire's top relationship podcasts. Learn more at MarriedpreneurLife.com.