Not always a good thing?

A fun book my Youtube producer, Abbey, turned me on to: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. If you’re into young adult fantasy / adventure, it’s an enjoyable way to pass time. Kind of like a cheesy romcom on a late Friday night. But I can see why the book’s become all the rage lately. Take the physical trials our main lady, Violet, has to compete in to earn her place in the Riders. Not to mention…stay alive. But the problem is, because of her physical ailments, she’s at a huge disadvantage compared to everyone else. Not to worry though, because our girl’s got a trick up her sleeve — she’s also a knowledgeable poison master. Which is how she’s able to skillfully poison her opponents before each competition, just enough so she can defeat them. Everything’s looking good for Violet… Until she realizes that because she shortcutted her way through training, she’s now completely unprepared to fight real “bad guys.” ’Cause you know, you can’t always poison them beforehand. In the “real world” too, it’s a lesson I see everywhere these days. Especially when I think about how much I used to ask (to anyone who would listen, basically): “Why is it so much harder for me than everyone else?” Now, I know better. Not only because I’ve finally realized that it’s hard for everyone , but you just can’t see every second of all the behind-the-scenes. But also because I’ve finally understood: HOW you succeed is even more important than the success itself. Because success on its own? Isn’t always a good thing. Take the coach who’s built their business on social media. Their business and life looks amazing, and their audience size and “influence” seems like everything you’d want for yourself. But behind the scenes, they’re stuck. Some months are amazing, when the algorithm gods smile down on them. But other months, when those same gods turn their back…they’re barely getting by. Yet they can’t do it any other way. Because it’s how they’ve always done it — and the only way they know to succeed. This unfortunately happens a lot more than you might think. On average, I’d say one out of every three to four coaching applications I get shares a story like this. And in those same applications, when I ask, “Why do you want to coach with me, LZ, specifically?” I often hear some variation of: “I want what you have.” Where “what I have” is a business that’s consistent, that grows steadily, and best of all… Allows me to be in control. (At least, as much as a person can be.) Good thing is, I’m not here to gatekeep. I literally try new things, figure stuff out, and share ALL of it via my content, courses, and coaching. Because I believe we all deserve to have the life and business of our dreams…IF we’re willing to do the work. But there is a lot of it to be done if you want a Freedom Business you love. One of the most important pieces being how you choose to GROW. Because if you want to avoid ending up in a situation like so many do: Where you’re eventually a victim of your own success (if you even get there at all, with social media being as fickle as it is these days) and hating HOW you built your business — but at the same time a victim of your own success. Well, the best way to build your own version of “what I have,” is this: You can learn the exact system I used to go from zero to multiple six-figures within two years using just this strategy alone — which is also the cornerstone of LuisaZhou.com’s growth these days, right here: [Watch a free masterclass explaining the system]( . Or if you already know you want this for your Freedom Business: [Enroll in Clients Come to Me]( to get the full system with step-by-steps, templates, guides, and Q&A support. Or if you want us to do it FOR you: [Hire my team]( to do it all for you so you can focus on doing what you love. (Your business does need to be at 6-figures or more in annual revenue for this option to be a good fit.) 
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