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Who’s wild, mischievous, and hated studying?
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Being with my parents during this time of year always reminds me to be a little more appreciative. E
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Being with my parents during this time of year always reminds me to be a little more appreciative. Especially of them and what they sacrificed to raise me and my sister. Reminiscing with my mom about how many times they had to go to the principalâs office because of me â âcause believe it or not, I was a troublemaker as a kid â I finally âgotâ what my mom has said for years: âWe had to be more strict with you. Because otherwise you would have kept on going down that [troublemaking] path.â To be honest, for the first 30-something years of my life, I appreciated it. But I still also massively resented it. Because what child doesnât want to just play and mess around? But instead, my high school experience was completely devoid of fun: --------------------------------------------------------------- Iâd come home from school and my mom would be at the door, ready to take my backpack. After removing my shoes, Iâd wash my hands, sit down at the piano, and Ma would not let me get up until Iâd practiced for at least an hour. Then Ba would get home and weâd eat dinner. Iâd wash the dishes. Afterwards, up until bedtime, Iâd be in my room doing homework and studying. And you bet the door was open so my parents could check in on me and make sure I really was studying. (Instead of trying to sneak in a read of whatever latest fantasy novel Iâd picked up from the school library.) I didnât go to the movies, hang out with friends, none of that. Even on weekends. And I HATED it. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whenever I share this, people have STRONG reactions. Like, âItâs not healthy.â And, âThatâs horrible.â Or, possibly my favorite, âIde rather have fun.â (Yes, spelled that way.) Let me be clear: I donât think I would parent in the same way. And Iâm NOT saying itâs what you have to do to build your dream business. In fact, I donât recommend it. But what I experienced is what I experienced. And every year helps me accept a little more that my parents were simply doing the best with what they knew. Plus, you have to work with what you have⦠And what I had because of that, was a robust work ethic. Which I can honestly say is probably the #1 reason why I was able to build this business to 7-figures in less than a year. Sure, now I have a lot more free time. After having built this business for almost a decade. But I always remember something my parents and grandparents would often say to me⦠In Chinese, but basically, âFirst bitter, then sweet.â You gotta put in the âbitterâ work first to get to the âsweet.â Like putting in the âbitterâ work to build your âsweetâ Freedom Business. Or doing the âbitterâ work of parenting an unappreciative child so they can have a âsweetâ future. So todayâs email is not just a shout out to my parents. (Thanks for doing the best you could with a wild, mischievous, studying-hating little girl.) Itâs also a shoutout for you. If youâre doing the âbitterâ work that few are willing to do, so you and your loved ones can enjoy the âsweetâ results down the road⦠Youâre seen. Youâre appreciated. And no matter how bitter the work, it does get sweeter. Luisa Zhou If you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to
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