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Today I went to see Dark Knight Rises and to say it hit home for me was an understatement. Bruce Wayne saw his parents murdered right in front of him and he took that pain and the love for his city and did everything he could to protect it. Not as himself. But as Batman. A symbol.
I will not ruin the movie for you if you have not seen it, but just think about the concept of someone rising from the ashes. Someone who overcomes their difficulties and challenges and stereotypes and becomes someone great. Look at Gabby. Look at Oprah. Look at everyone who said, “To hell with this. I am somebody and I will be great.” And they did it.
That could be you. That could be me. But sometimes we don't believe it. Sometimes we don't trust that we are destined for greatness. Here I am trying to build an amazing business that helps other women entrepreneurs with their tech challenges. But, here I am not even believing deep down that I can do it. Other people know I can do it. Other people are cheering me on. But I don't trust in my own talents and my own business.
And I did not really realize it until Erika Lyremark asked the question on a call during my Morning Whip program. It made me stop and think. It made me stop and realize that the fact that I didn't trust in myself was keeping me stuck. Let me tell you, it was like a punch in the stomach.
So I went to see Dark Knight Rises. Alone. And I felt like every turning point in that movie was the universe giving me a nudge. Bruce Wayne took his pain and the love for his city and became Batman – a symbol. He owned it and made it into something great.
The universe was telling me I could do the same. I could own all of my pain, my doubt, and my fears and turn it into something great.
I could rise.
You could rise.
You can take all of that pain and fear and disappointment and turn it into an empire.
Walking out of that theater tonight, I felt a sense of calm and purpose that I have not felt since I started my entrepreneurial journey. I will do whatever is necessary to step into my power.
How about you? What's keeping you stuck? How can you turn it into something amazing?
After all, when you really think about it, people love a story about an underdog who rises from the ashes.
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Funny because even though I was not on the call yesterday, I had that same epiphany. Confidence, self-trust, and seeing myself as an expert have been my fuel since.
You can do it Jessica, yay!
Hi Emma!! Thank you so much for the support. We can both do it!! Cheers to self-trust and confidence!
Very powerful, Jessica. And, you’re right. I’m all for the underdog. I LOVE a good success story.
I talked to Natalie Sisson, the Suitcase Entrepreneur, this week. She’s very successful online, and she admitted even she has times when she isn’t totally confident. It’s normal to feel like that — no matter how far along you are in business.
Thanks Monica, that is very good to know. And really surprising to hear it about Natalie Sisson. But it makes me feel like we all go through it and can use it as a positive instead of letting it keep us down.
love this. very emotional and inspiring post! thanks for your candor, Jessica.
Glad you liked it Lauren. I published it before I lost my nerve. 🙂
Hey Jessica! I saw this movie too and also had lots of entrepreneurial inspirations as well. And was even more excited to see my name mentioned here! Ha! Thanks for the loving. Can’t wait to chat w you this evening.
Hi Erika! Of course I mentioned you. You are helping me do the necessary soul searching so that I can build my empire. I am looking forward to our chat as well. Talk to you soon!
Wow Jessica, I did not see the movie yet but I do love all the inspiration you got from it.. so emotional 😉
Thanks Pat! I was surprised too. Maybe sometimes things appear to us precisely when we need them. And I think that’s what happened to me. GREAT MOVIE though. 🙂
Great post!!! I was feeling stuck last year, and didn’t trust myself. This year it will be different.
Christine, that’s so great to hear! I mean it happens to the best of us and I think we even have dips in motivation. But just try to take a little bit of action and that does wonders for your self-confidence.