The other day, I caught myself scrolling and thinking, “Wow, everyone else seems to have it all figured out.” Their businesses looked so polished, their lives so put together, and for a moment, I started to question if I was doing enough.
Then I stopped and looked around. I saw boxes ready to be shipped, prints I dreamed up months ago now hanging on racks, and a team of people who believe in what we’re building. I remembered where this all started... in a guest bedroom surrounded by pajamas and shipping tape.
It’s easy to forget how far you’ve come when you’re looking at someone else’s finish line. But the truth is, no one’s path looks the same. Every business owner, every parent, every person has their own timeline and their own story.
There were so many moments I could have quit. Times when orders were overwhelming, when shipments were delayed, when I felt like I was learning everything the hard way. But every one of those moments led here. Every mistake taught me something. Every challenge pushed me to grow.
If you’re in a season that feels slow or uncertain, please remember this... you don’t have to have it all figured out to keep going. Progress doesn’t always look big or loud. Sometimes it looks like showing up on a hard day, trying again when you want to give up, or believing in a dream that no one else sees yet.
I’m so thankful I didn’t give up when it was hard. And if you’re reading this and feeling stuck, I hope you don’t either. You never know what’s waiting on the other side of persistence.
With Love,
Lolly & Laddie Boutique