Chrystabelle, Messenger Bot Marketer
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We talk about university on the show for a couple of reasons. I think we need the reminder that for those of us who attended university, most don't end up working in the field we studied, but we can bring things we learned into what we do now. Also, we don't need to have gone to university to do well in life and in entrepreneurship. Instead of heading to study, Chrystabelle took a year off and then set herself up in an internship and worked her way up. A note here: in some countries, like the US, there are specific legal requirements for something to be considered an internship. In these cases, I think we might apply the word 'apprenticeship' more accurately. Either way, Chrystabelle created her own arena for learning and you can too. Chrys Media, Chrystabelle's company is her third venture. She set up two businesses that didn't work out, first. We need to remember that we may not find our exact right work the first time around. That also doesn't mean we need to give up and start filling out job applications. Had Chrystabelle walked away after her first failed business, or her second, she wouldn't be living the life she has now. Have faith in yourself and your ability to figure out what's next for you. Competing on price is a race to the bottom, every time. You get little money and clients who often try to take advantage. Instead, think about what you offer, what makes you different and build your business, your reputation around that. No one else is you, we don't think or create just like you. It may feel easy or obvious to you, but know that your way of doing things is important for your business. For full links and show notes, visit compasspod.com/053
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