The beginning…..
At first in MiB I was a ‘lurker’, I post anything in the group and going to one of the networking
meetings online or face to face – well that was NOT happening! I had it in my head, quite wrongly,
that everyone knew each other. Hellooo….68k members how can this be possible? I imagined if I
posted, it would be as though I had stepped in the road in front of this massive bus carrying all the
members and they would want to know who had caused this disruption. No way was I going to be
doing that!!! So I just kept myself to myself and watched everyone else having fun and growing
and making connections and talking about these fabulous events….. I secretly wanted to be part
of it.
And then? …….
I had lots of mindset barriers. Afraid to ask questions, compared myself to others, doubted my
capabilities, fear had taken over. I took myself away and worked on my mindset, personal
development and blew my mind with self discovery. I knew what I needed to do and where I
needed to be. It had been a long time coming, I wish I had worked on my mindset earlier!!!
I started to post in the main MiB group, I joined my local groups and I attended my first online
networking meeting!!
Was I nervous? – oh yes!!! … I LOVED IT. I was connecting with people from the main group.
That was it, I was going face to face…I needed more.
Now? ….
MiB network meetings are in my top 3 prioritises.
I am in a room filled with incredible business women, celebrating wins, sharing laughs. The vibe is
high, everyone cheerleads for others. No-one wants anyone to feel nervous or alone. I don’t get
pitched or badgered to buy anything.
It's a fabulously welcoming place. I could take my Granddaughter if I wanted!
It's not about exchanging business cards - its about bonding, making friendships, building
connections that go beyond the surface.
Why would I do this? Because that#39;s how I grow.
I probably won’t find a client there, but the magic of word-of-mouth recommendations is priceless.
If I had stayed away from the meetings I would be missing out on a powerful community of support
and opportunities. I have made many good friends through the meetings and lots of connections.
It was the best thing I did, I#39;ve been to many events now and shall continue. It’s one of my goals
this year to go to as many events as I can, online and face to face. To others, I say you need to be
doing the same - don’t miss out because of fear or you think you won’t be welcomed, I hear you -
that was me, – these feelings are based on mindset barriers not about the meetings.
Details to contact me about your mindset barriers, Donna Walker – Business Mindset
Coach.
https://www.facebook.com/DonnaLWalker01
Credit to Donna Walker
