Regardless of what life throws our way, the difference between success and failure often comes down to the choices we make and the mindset we adopt.
I’ve seen this firsthand in my own life. At 31, in the midst of a divorce and raising two young daughters, I was determined that they “see what a woman can do.” Believing that owning my own business would provide both the flexibility I needed as a mother and the opportunity to build a real career, I made the bold decision to move 70 miles away with no child support, alimony, or outside income—and start from scratch.
At the time, keeping my focus on building a future felt almost impossible. The fear of surviving day to day was overwhelming. But I realized that if I let fear rule, I could never create the life and business we needed. Shifting my attention to a long-term vision for our future gave me both direction and hope. What once felt out of control became exciting, and I finally felt empowered to shape the outcome for myself and my children.
From those early struggles, I went on to build a business from the ground up, growing it to approximately $200 million in assets under management before selling it after 25 years to pursue my passion for sharing the knowledge I have gained to help others improve their lives and businesses.
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Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®
Did you think you had life all figured out—only to be blindsided by challenges you never expected?
Author Nancy Butler knows that journey well. Married at just 15 and a mother of two soon after, she seemed to be building the life she had always imagined. But sixteen years later, her world turned upside down. In the midst of divorce, with no child support, no alimony, and few professional skills, Nancy faced the daunting task of starting over.
Determined to provide for her children and prove what was possible, she set out not only to build a career that could sustain her family, but also one that would empower and uplift others along the way.