Have you ever taken a huge chance?  You know what I mean.  Where you go so far out on a limb for something, the branch is bent precariously over and you're standing there, arms outstretched like a tightrope walker, holding your breath and praying the branch will hold?  Yes, that's a very scary feeling, but when that branch springs up and you're able to tiptoe back toward the trunk, isn't it rewarding?

Ok, so there's always the risk the branch will launch you into the stratosphere, tossing you end for end until you land, bruised and battered in a lump on the ground (and believe me, it happens occasionally) but most of the time the branch holds.  And when it does, the fear was well worth it.

Fear is generally rooted in the unknown and, in varying degrees, permeates our everyday life.  Whether it's a first time mother worrying about the birth experience, a job interview, a doctor's appointment, a tax audit, buying our first home - all these things carry a little fear and anxiety with them.

One of the single most terrifying experiences is to decide, midlife, to change careers. When we quit our day job and give up the security of a regular paycheck for a chance to build something extraordinary, there are a myriad of things to fear, not the least of which is whether we have what it takes to be successful.   That's when the branch is stretched to its limit.

Starting your own business is like trying to push a jumbo jet up a hill, your shoulder shoved against the tail section, your back straining and sweat pouring down your brow.  At first it seems impossible but then, just before you experience a hernia, the wheels start to move.  Not fast of course, but slight movement.  So you find it somewhere deep inside to push a little bit harder and all of a sudden the wheels are moving, the plane is climbing the hill and with each foot forward, the effort gets easier.

The key to success is to do something every day toward your goals.  Never give up.  Always go that little bit extra.  In fact, "go beyond the usual, regular or customary" because when you do, the rewards are immeasurable.  Especially when your Clients take the time to tell you how much your service means to them.  How you've made their life easier or bailed them out of a jam. Nothing beats the feeling we get when we hear their words of appreciation.

Executive Errands, not a franchise and in its second year, was born out of the desire to make a difference for people, to make lives easier and to allow others more time to enjoy life's pleasures.  We're proud to say we are meeting those objectives, our tree branch is still intact and our wheels are rolling steadily up that hill.

If you, or someone you know, could use a few more hours in the day or would appreciate a service dedicated to improving your quality of life, please give us a call.  Our Personal Concierges are available to take over those tasks you don't have time for or don't want to do.  Let us help simplify your life!!