Comments on: When You Feel Like A Raging Failure http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/ Marketing for Businesses Without Marketing Departments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:09:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Craig http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15463 Craig Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:05:26 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15463 The positive energy here is amazing! Comment about the itch, my wife has mystery itching for years, turns out Zantac combined with Zyrtec keeps it at bay. Eventually red bitelike welts appear and disappear at random. HTH Workin' with What I got! The positive energy here is amazing!
Comment about the itch, my wife has mystery itching for years, turns out Zantac combined with Zyrtec keeps it at bay. Eventually red bitelike welts appear and disappear at random. HTH
Workin’ with What I got!

]]> By: Roxann Souxi http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15220 Roxann Souxi Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:44:17 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15220 As an abstract artist, there are times when I produce something I absolutely love. I know it works in every way. The next day I can go back can go to the studio, and nothing works. It can be so frustrating. I've learned, though it takes discipline, to stop listening to the thoughts of doubt, and just keep on working. I have to believe in the process. Spending too much time in my head is not good for me, so I came up with a personal motto: Think less, do more. As an abstract artist, there are times when I produce something I absolutely love. I know it works in every way. The next day I can go back can go to the studio, and nothing works. It can be so frustrating. I’ve learned, though it takes discipline, to stop listening to the thoughts of doubt, and just keep on working. I have to believe in the process. Spending too much time in my head is not good for me, so I came up with a personal motto: Think less, do more.

]]> By: Kris http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15079 Kris Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:24:00 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-15079 I have so often wanted to write a post like this and never had the courage to do so. (Maybe I will have the courage next time!) By sharing your frustration with others you have given the gift of camaraderie. Sometimes that's all we need to feel good again and start the march anew. Thanks!!! I have so often wanted to write a post like this and never had the courage to do so. (Maybe I will have the courage next time!)

By sharing your frustration with others you have given the gift of camaraderie. Sometimes that’s all we need to feel good again and start the march anew.

Thanks!!!

]]> By: pasha http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-14969 pasha Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:27:16 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-14969 Hey- Feeling bad? First, my Mom used to put a baking soda and water mix on me when I was a kid- it's handy and it worked 4 me. Second- Feel like a raging failure: this should help- I sold my house on the west coast and moved into 1980's land, full of snow, no infrastructure, etc. because I couldn't stand running a service industry biz (bought my daughter a horse and lessons and my house tho), to discover the artist in me. All I wanted was a small piece of land, a small house, some chickens and bees, and maybe one day a cow. However, my man of 11 years wanted to work in a new field, so I ended up here, in Hell, and now he has gone back to the coast, for good, after I found him surfing porn repeatedly oever a 3 year period. So here I sit, a stranger in a strange land, with a house to renovate, a biz to start, and no friends or family. As Dennid Leary says, 'Life sucks, get a helmet" Hey- Feeling bad? First, my Mom used to put a baking soda and water mix on me when I was a kid- it’s handy and it worked 4 me. Second- Feel like a raging failure: this should help- I sold my house on the west coast and moved into 1980’s land, full of snow, no infrastructure, etc. because I couldn’t stand running a service industry biz (bought my daughter a horse and lessons and my house tho), to discover the artist in me. All I wanted was a small piece of land, a small house, some chickens and bees, and maybe one day a cow. However, my man of 11 years wanted to work in a new field, so I ended up here, in Hell, and now he has gone back to the coast, for good, after I found him surfing porn repeatedly oever a 3 year period. So here I sit, a stranger in a strange land, with a house to renovate, a biz to start, and no friends or family. As Dennid Leary says, ‘Life sucks, get a helmet”

]]> By: brenda http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-13524 brenda Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:17:29 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-13524 Wow. 2 years later. Timeless. Wow. 2 years later. Timeless.

]]> By: John Doe http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12801 John Doe Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:37 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12801 wow is this really comment 100? I'm honored. Boy oh boy have I felt some of this. Up until recently I was scoping out good places to be homeless and plan showering at the YMCA while my "dream" came true. Fortunately things are looking up enough and that isn't a reality any longer. It's the first time I've worried about money, felt like a massive failure and been very very unhappy. But, often times it's the pain of that beginning that makes it worth it...or at least separates you from those who "wish" they could do it. (and I mean "beginning" as in....one year or more? yes, this is why few people will know what you're going through...you're not in Kansas anymore...the paycheck is gone, the boss is gone. You're on your own with no one to yell orders at you and no one to blame...except yourself, ugh, ouch, yikes!) THE DIP, by Seth Godin, is a great example of this whole conversation...but I'm sure most of you know that. If not, then please read it today! (it's so small it'll take a couple of hours :) Thanks! wow is this really comment 100? I’m honored.

Boy oh boy have I felt some of this. Up until recently I was scoping out good places to be homeless and plan showering at the YMCA while my “dream” came true. Fortunately things are looking up enough and that isn’t a reality any longer.

It’s the first time I’ve worried about money, felt like a massive failure and been very very unhappy. But, often times it’s the pain of that beginning that makes it worth it…or at least separates you from those who “wish” they could do it. (and I mean “beginning” as in….one year or more? yes, this is why few people will know what you’re going through…you’re not in Kansas anymore…the paycheck is gone, the boss is gone. You’re on your own with no one to yell orders at you and no one to blame…except yourself, ugh, ouch, yikes!)

THE DIP, by Seth Godin, is a great example of this whole conversation…but I’m sure most of you know that. If not, then please read it today! (it’s so small it’ll take a couple of hours :)

Thanks!

]]> By: Yo Prinzel http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12643 Yo Prinzel Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:21:14 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12643 Okay, if I'm laughing right now it's not at you...it's with you. When I was stuck in a cubicle, dreaming of the time when I would work full time for myself, I was an idiot. I had no concept of time as it exists when you work from home, no concept of responsibility as it exists when you work for yourself, and no concept of depression as it exists when you are alone in an entirely new life where there are no coworkers to blame, no accounting department to call, and no boss to call in sick to. And the funniest thing is, the one thing I was scared of before I made the switch was--will I get enough work? And so far, that is the ONLY thing I've had no problem with. I am happier self-employed than I ever was...unself-employed...but that doesn't mean I'm happier. Well, I mean...okay it does...but it also doesn't. All of my employed friends are all up my ass begging me to tell them how awesome it is and I just look at them like they are insane...and then I remember how awesome I thought it would be... It's not awesome. It's rewarding, enriching, worthwhile and better--but it's not college or your early 20's relived and it's not awesome. It's scary and overwhelming and a lot of fucking responsibility--like way more than I think I've ever had before. It's not like you just gotta get yourself outta bed and find a clean pair of pants then go sit in your cube and do what boss tells you...not at all. So while I know this post was a while ago and all these issues are resolved, I'm willing to bet you've gone through another couple of bouts of this same situation (in varying degrees) since you wrote it. Thanks for letting us all know how normal we are, and I hope that it just keeps getting easier to ignore these funks. Okay, if I’m laughing right now it’s not at you…it’s with you. When I was stuck in a cubicle, dreaming of the time when I would work full time for myself, I was an idiot. I had no concept of time as it exists when you work from home, no concept of responsibility as it exists when you work for yourself, and no concept of depression as it exists when you are alone in an entirely new life where there are no coworkers to blame, no accounting department to call, and no boss to call in sick to. And the funniest thing is, the one thing I was scared of before I made the switch was–will I get enough work? And so far, that is the ONLY thing I’ve had no problem with.

I am happier self-employed than I ever was…unself-employed…but that doesn’t mean I’m happier. Well, I mean…okay it does…but it also doesn’t. All of my employed friends are all up my ass begging me to tell them how awesome it is and I just look at them like they are insane…and then I remember how awesome I thought it would be…

It’s not awesome. It’s rewarding, enriching, worthwhile and better–but it’s not college or your early 20’s relived and it’s not awesome. It’s scary and overwhelming and a lot of fucking responsibility–like way more than I think I’ve ever had before. It’s not like you just gotta get yourself outta bed and find a clean pair of pants then go sit in your cube and do what boss tells you…not at all.

So while I know this post was a while ago and all these issues are resolved, I’m willing to bet you’ve gone through another couple of bouts of this same situation (in varying degrees) since you wrote it. Thanks for letting us all know how normal we are, and I hope that it just keeps getting easier to ignore these funks.

]]> By: Kim H http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12576 Kim H Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:50:09 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-12576 Let me just say that your post has given me a great amount of hope for my web design business. I'm constantly beating myself over the head; why can't I get this to-do list done et cetera, the same old thing. It makes me feel great to know I'm not alone in that - now if only my floor weren't covered in chocolate wrappers, I could possibly find more clients. Let me just say that your post has given me a great amount of hope for my web design business. I’m constantly beating myself over the head; why can’t I get this to-do list done et cetera, the same old thing. It makes me feel great to know I’m not alone in that – now if only my floor weren’t covered in chocolate wrappers, I could possibly find more clients.

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]]> By: Jackie http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-11287 Jackie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:52:39 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/when-you-feel-like-a-raging-failure/#comment-11287 I would just like to say thank you. I went to ask.com and typed in you're not alone and your headline was exactly what i was looking for. My situation is different. I am a procrastinator to the max, in the past i've still been able to meet my deadlines, but recently i've procrastinated to the point of no return, and i'm screwing my life up. I work two jobs sure, but all i want to do when i get home is relax and sleep. Either way lately i've been feeling like a failure and i knew advice wouldn't necessarily help. I just wanted to know that i was not alone as far as the feeling shitty part is. It f***in sucks. Thanks for your post. Somehow it made me feel a little better. I would just like to say thank you. I went to ask.com and typed in you’re not alone and your headline was exactly what i was looking for. My situation is different. I am a procrastinator to the max, in the past i’ve still been able to meet my deadlines, but recently i’ve procrastinated to the point of no return, and i’m screwing my life up. I work two jobs sure, but all i want to do when i get home is relax and sleep. Either way lately i’ve been feeling like a failure and i knew advice wouldn’t necessarily help. I just wanted to know that i was not alone as far as the feeling shitty part is. It f***in sucks. Thanks for your post. Somehow it made me feel a little better.

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