Making the Leap: Switching from Job to Business in Germany

Making the Leap:  Switching from Job to Business in Germany Making the leap from a stable job to running your own business in Germany is exciting — and a little daunting. Beyond the new freedom and responsibility, there are practical, legal, and financial changes that can surprise even the most prepared founders.  A few years ago, I made the big leap — I left my full-time job and started my own business in Germany.  Since then, I’ve not only learned a lot through my own journey but have also had the privilege of supporting many individuals as they launched their own startups. One thing I always tell my clients is this: discipline is the main thing that drives success .  Yes, strategy, networking, and creativity matter — but without consistent daily effort, it’s easy to get distracted or overwhelmed. Discipline keeps you moving forward, even when things are uncertain or slow. In my experience, the entrepreneurs who stick to their routines, prioritize their goals, a...

What’s in Your Cup?

 What’s in Your Cup?

As an entrepreneur, I get many opportunities to encounter a diverse array of people, each with unique perspectives, experiences, and reactions to the actions of others. People often ask me why I don’t respond to unpleasant actions in the same way often.  know that these individuals are shaped by their experiences and the actions of others, and they often need healing from their hurt. Hurting them further won’t help anyone. I’ve learned this from a wonderful analogy that carries an important lesson, which I’d like to share.

What’s in Your Cup?

Imagine you're holding a cup of coffee. Someone bumps into you, causing you to spill the coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? "Because someone bumped into me!" you might say. But that's not entirely true. You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. If there had been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.

Similarly, when life or people shakes you whatever is inside you will emerge. Of course, It's easy to maintain a facade until you're tested. But how you respond is never determined by others' actions. Actually, it is triggered from within.

So, we must ask ourselves: “What’s in my cup?” When life gets tough, what spills over? Is it joy, gratitude, peace, and humility? Or is it anger, bitterness, a victim mentality, and a tendency to give up?

Life provides the cup, but you choose how to fill it. Today, let’s strive to fill our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy,  and positive affirmations.

We all have a limited time on this earth. Let’s focus on bringing out the best in others and supporting them on their journey. Our thoughts can create the change we wish to see in the world. If this small write-up has touched your heart, share it with others. It is necessary to heal in order not to be hurt.

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Comments

  1. Wonderful read✌️👍

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  2. That's absolutely true. Thank you for the reminder 😊

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  3. Loved every single word..God bless you for lighting the World. We need more people like you Shikha🤗✌️

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  4. Only one word I can say...WOW! Good Job✌️ Love from Saudi ❤️

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  5. Perfectly written and I felt every word. Thanks my dear🤗

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