Something happened about a month ago, in the thick of intensely building a global company, that really stopped me in my tracks. I found myself alone. It was an intense week at work, some challenges came up and my amazing support structure was missing. My husband was gone on a work trip for the whole week, and my closest friends were scattered around the country... all at the same time. A lil' panic set in.
I once heard that every great leader should surround themselves with 5 close relationships with people who bring them strength. I have that structure and those relationships have been a great source of life to me. But like I said, I was facing some overwhelming obstacles & my 5 were busy. And most importantly, my man, who is my greatest support, was away.
One day that week, before tucking myself in bed at 8 pm, I had taken 3 incredibly hot showers and an hour long bath (somehow hot water makes me feel better). Was the challenge at work that difficult? No. But I felt like I was pursuing a dream alone and alone is not how I want to do it.
I ended up overcoming the challenge at work, reaching out for some phone call pep talks, and my husband returned from his trip. But something stuck from that week. No matter how great the dream, no matter how successful this company will become, my close relationships and my need for community is greater.
So I'm nurturing my relationships a bit more since then. I've been gifted with some incredible people who have my back & I wouldn't want it any other way.
