02/16/2023
I am honored to have been asked to be featured in the Shoutout LA section, Risk & Reward: Can You Have One Without the Other?
Although I've healed physically from my car accident. Emotionally, I still get PTSD when in a car. If a vehicle gets too close, if there's too much traffic (which is every day in Los Angeles)
I've had to adapt daily affirmations while in a car to rewire my brain and heal trauma. There's been so much growth in my life over the past few years and if I've learned anything is that growth is intertwined with struggles. You can't have one without the other.
That's why it was so ironic when they interviewed me about risk-taking. Here I was last year allowing the fear and trauma of the accident to affect my daily life. I had to remember who I was - someone that never gave up!
What's helped me preserver and not let the fear of stricking out keep me down has always been to live a purposeful life. That has been true in my personal and professional life. Especially, when I decided to start my own business. Be it real estate or writing
Children's Books.
Yes, starting a business is scary! Especially, in an industry that is saturated like real estate. Yes, there were days when I’d rather stay in bed and binge on my favorite TV shows instead of doing activities that would increase my business like cold calling or doorknocking. Yes, people have told me, “No” more often than “Yes”. It has not been easy but I can tell you that it’s definitely been worth it. Remember, great things never come from comfort zones. So yes, take a chance on your dream, but most importantly, take a chance on yourself!
I hope this article inspires you to take risks for your passions and dreams.
Just wanted to share what was in my heart today
We had the good fortune of connecting with Adilene Rodriguez and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Adilene, what role has risk played in your life or career? I’ve never been one to follow the beaten path. Seeing my friends start careers and families earlier than me felt scary and discourag