20/07/2022
I haven’t stopped thinking about my beautiful student who took her own life last week. This cloud of sadness has been looming over me for days. I’m so sad for her, her family, friends and all who knew her…what in inspirational light she was!
I’ve heard more and more about other veterinarians and horse trainers who have taken their own lives after my post went viral (35k, as of last night.) I can’t really speak from a veterinarian’s perspective, but I certainly have a word for most other professionals in the horse industry.
People who are horrible to you are NOT worth your life. It is only a reflection of their own shortcomings, problems, drama, baggage or insecurities. But man, it is so so hard to remember that when you’re inconveniently in the perfect position to be the punching bag.
I used to be there. I was that horse trainer. People were horrible to me. I was miserable. I wanted to help everyone, so I played the roll of that proverbial punching bag for a long time. One client at a time. I can say that those feelings of misery honestly didn’t leave me until the last few months. I wanted out, desperately. For the first time in years, I don’t feel that way anymore. I don’t have those kinds of clients anymore. Here’s why…
The best advice I can give you - stop selling cheap seats. Figuratively and financially. Get rid of those seats in your life and your business. There are 7 BILLION people on Earth and plenty who will see your worth, respect you and love you. Don’t waste a second thought on those who don’t value you.
Stop selling cheap seats and the toxic people will never show their face.
Stop selling cheap seats and you won’t have to work yourself into the ground.
Stop selling cheap seats and you will attract a different level of client, friend, etc.
Stop selling cheap seats and those who are not meant for you will get uncomfortable and see themselves out.
Stop selling cheap seats and you will enjoy your work.
Stop selling cheap seats and you will enjoy your clients because THEY are your tribe.
Raise your standards. Raise your vibration. Raise your prices.
The rest will fall into place, I promise.
You are more than enough.
❤️ Cara
