Thoughts about the past.

I tried several times to have a business.  

*I had a craft hobby business at home.  It sucked the joy right out of my creativity.  I don't remember what year that was but it was a total bust.

People would say , you should  sell this or that.  You are so creative.  Blah, blah, blah.  I tried more than once, different names and products I created.

Every time it was the same thing.

Something always got in the way of success.

Then I went to Beauty school for a Nail Tech license. 

I thought for sure I could have a successful business. I named it From Tips to Toes.  I really enjoyed it.  But as time passed I was so exhausted and could barely handle the long hours that weren't all that busy, but I had to be there for walk-ins.  I couldn't afford  to hire anyone.  I barely broke even.  

Then, the building flooded, sewer backed up and destroyed everything I had in there.  I had no back up money.

Then I was diagnosed with uterine cancer.  That was a huge blow!  I closed up shop and gave up mentally.

I learned about natural healing, energy work,  Reiki.  I was encouraged by a naturopath to open a shop alongside her practice.  So I did.  We'll, that also was a failure.   I still couldn't afford to hire anyone.  My husband gave me some money to start but it wasn't enough.  Even though I  had a good business plan it just was not in the cards.

I worked long hours, made items to sell as well as buying products  just to make ends meet.

Well, my husband  was diagnosed with AML acute myelogenous leukemia prior to opening the store.  He had been in remission for awhile.  

Unfortunately,  he took a turn for the worse and life was impossible to juggle a store and his appointments,  hospital stays etc.

That was the end of my store.  I had to close to take care of my husband. 

I gave up, once again because I had no choice.  I did what I needed to make sure he was cared for.  No regrets, just facts.

Tried so many times, it made me realize  I wasn't  cut out to be a business owner.

Since I finally let go of my dreams and said no more business,  stores, I am not a successful entrepreneur. 

Every time I tried to have a business I had life altering problems that needed my attention.  Family came first, love means everything. 

I chose to just create and do the things I enjoy.   I share my ideas, I give things to friends and family.   That makes me happy.   

NancyyO's Creative just means I create and love what I do.  

Art by Nancy, art by Nancy hardesty, creative edge, Yvette's garden, From tips to toes, all unsuccessful. 

But, at least I tried  and learned a lot.  I'm just not an entrepreneur.

It takes a special person to succeed, that wasn't me.