Do you ever struggle to find joy in the entrepreneurial journey? In this episode (that originally aired on The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel), we didn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Craig and I discussed perfectionism, taking uncomfortable action, practicing self-forgiveness, and navigating tough conversations, which are all inevitable in the entrepreneurial journey (or any journey worth embarking on).As you may know, in 2020, I became a mother and adopted my baby girl, Luna. One of my biggest regrets was being impatient, not trusting the journey, and not having faith that the perfect baby girl was waiting for me. What was the lesson here?You must trust (and find joy) in the journey in order to stay resilient, knowing that every step forward, no matter how challenging, brings you closer to your success and fulfillment.You can spend your life thinking that something isn’t even a possibility. But the truth is, everything is figureoutable, and it was believing that the impossible was possible that changed my life. How did it change my life, you ask?When I began to believe that anything was possible, I allowed myself to take messy (and sometimes scrappy) action. I spent countless hours on YouTube and Google to get to where I am today in business. (I basically got my MBA from Google University.) But I must say, entrepreneurship is the school of hard knocks. The lessons, successes, and results come from taking ACTION. With action come many mistakes and failures, but a failure is only a failure if you don’t learn from it (this is where forgiveness comes in).Craig and I also discussed how we extend grace as we handle negative conversations on social media and navigate tough conversations in business. Click play to hear all of this and: [00:04:21] The importance of uncomfortable action for personal growth and success[00:13:54] My three-part framework for handling negative comments on the internet[00:26:23] My experience with the adoption process and how it helped me reframe rejection as redirection.[00:41:24] Why lack of qualifications shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your dreams.[00:49:01] My company's induction program and how it includes check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days to assess the progress and fit of new hires.[00:50:33] How to reframe tough conversations as just regular conversations and the importance of having them.[00:51:18] Exploring the concept of the story we tell ourselves and how it can affect our relationships and communication.More about Craig Siegel: Craig has dedicated himself to personal growth and transformation by revamping his mindset. He now helps others manufacture BIG breakthroughs of their own. His mission is to elevate your state and get you on absolute FIRE for life! On his podcast The CLS Experience, you’ll hear from people who overcame struggles on their journey to achieving massive success in different facets of life. You can connect with Craig on Instagram at @craigsiegel_cls or check out his YouTube channel, Craig Siegel. For complete show notes, visit: http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode355