Just do it!


I've been debating starting a blog for some time now... But I couldn't decide what I wanted to blog about. I have so many interests: gymnastics, cooking, yoga, dance, fitness, motivation, travel. The list goes on. I could easily start a blog on any of those things. So I kept trying to decide (I like to plan things before I do it) and then it occurred to me... I'm spending all this time debating what to blog about instead of actually blogging! That seemed the most ridiculous result of all! So I decided to just do it. 

I love business, business planning, corporate literature, economics, small businesses, entrepreneurship, all of it! I have a few jobs, all of which I love in their own way. One of them is running and working for a company I own with my mom and business partner, Lynnette. She started the company many years ago and I always worked extremely part time for her. A few years ago we renamed the company Taylynn Bookkeeping and became partners. We've been slowly expanding and now have 8 clients. It's constantly a new day with bookkeeping. We come across new clients, vendors, invoices, issues, problems, technology; it's always changing, but that's what makes it exciting!

We all come across things in life that are a little bit scary and even thought we know these things could be great sometimes we hold back. Maybe we think there is more information/research we need to make an informed decision. Maybe we think there are better options out there. Maybe we are scared of failing. No matter what the reason for holding back is, there comes a time when we either need to take action or decide to look down a completely different avenue. I challenge all of you out there today to take a look at your life, open your eyes to the things you've been holding back on (big or small) and just do it. Take a leap of faith, believe in yourself and do it!


Taya de Baat

Owner
Taylynn Bookkeeping
Taylynnbooks@shaw.ca

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  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Looks really good, Taya!! Great words of inspiration. Love Mom

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