On 28. April 2012 my life changed forever and I could not do much about it. I lost my companion, had to give away my 14 year old daughter to a children’s home and in the end also lost my job. I spent 16 week on rehab in a trauma clinic where doctors told me that I am mentally ill: Depression, Borderline, PTSD, etc. and disabled for work.
This talk is about the lessons I have learnt to change my way from “I am mentally ill, cannot work any more and have no perspectives” to “I am mentally ill; despite this I shape my life and run a business”.
1. You´ve got to save yourself first before you can save others.
2. You cannot make it alone.
3. Rules do make sense.
4. Do not let others define who you are.
5. Find a community that supports you
6. Done is better than perfect.
7. It´s never gonna be fine again.
8. Speak up!
Key takeaway:
Do not let others define who you are: change your perspective and new opportunities arise. No matter how bad your situation may look. And WordPress is a good way to start: not only as a software for your business website but the community around it.