Authored by: Fennie Chong

When I quit my corporate job last year, I had a plan. A plan to pursue my passion. A plan to do something closer to my heart. A plan to stretch my abilities in difficult times. A plan to make full use of my gifts for others' good.

It has been six months that I have been on the new path as a solopreneur in building my coaching and consulting practice. I really enjoy the new role. However, like anyone else, I struggle. I struggle in handling all aspects of the business. As a wife and a mother, I struggle to make time for my family. As a volunteer, I struggle to do more.

However, my past hardships in life have made me become a stronger person. What has helped me push through adversity, is the mindset and attitude. I know what drives me. I know where my source of inspiration comes from. I know when I can pick myself up to move forward. I know how I can do it differently.

Deep inside my heart, I have the choice of doing something I like. I have the joy of doing something I love. I love the connection with people to understand their motivation and see how I can help. I love the power of coaching on how I can journey with someone who seeks change. I love the impact of consulting on how I can provide solutions to solve others' problems. I love the opportunity to do meaningful work. I love the platform of serving others with my gifts, talents, and capabilities. I love the outcome of helping someone directly or indirectly.

With my limitations and my doubts sometimes, I know these should not stop the transformative work because of my vision. Although I do not know what lies ahead, what I know is that I am empowered to do something I am capable of; I am clear about my plan and what I can do best; I have the love and respect for others; I am thankful and humble for every opportunity that I get to learn and grow, I know all things will turn out for good at the right timing. I am not setting high expectations for myself; I am mindful of my boundaries to prevent burnout. I am a work in progress and I am not alone. I can draw my strength from my family, and a group of like-minded friends, peer coaches, professionals, partners, and clients who entrust me to make a difference.

I can tell everyone that I have passed my probationary period and I am committed to continuing this new adventure. It is a lifelong commitment for myself and others. I am hoping to see fruit-bearing trees in the near future.

If you have a choice to choose your path, what would that be? And why?