Fat, Gay, & Broke

Published by Suzanne Evans   |   October 21, 2010   |   10 Comments

May I be the first to point out my obvious obstacles and some just may surprise you! LOL

Yep, I am overweight.

Yep, I am gay.

Yep, I was broke.

And I had no business skills, was unsure of my purpose, and was working over 60 hours a week in a day job. I had excuses. I had obstacles. I had a potty mouth and I am really opinionated. While growing the business I also lost three family members. I lost team members. I can’t use technology. I was in debt big time, too.

I am sure I have left some things out, but here it is all in one big list for all to see. Something on the list may even offend you, but the list is me. In all the truth, vulnerability, and imperfection.

You either do it or you don’t. All the business building, marketing classes, social media spin offs, and mindset adjustments in the world will not help you make money or make a difference if you decide to let the obstacles be in control. If you choose excuses and blame over action you will stay stuck. If you choose what’s wrong over what’s possible it will be impossible.

Ask yourself where you fall. Ask yourself the real heart of the WHY you aren’t where you want to be and how many people, reasons, and obstacles are you blaming. I had to do it. I had to do it no matter what because I wasn’t going to live this life playing small. I wasn’t going to live this life not having lived my dreams. I want the same for you -I want you to do it despite your circumstances. I want you to do it despite your situation.

Life is unpredictable.

All your plans will change.

You will fail. And you can get back up.

If I can do it fat, gay, and broke – you can do it. GO change the world, but start by changing yours. If you are waiting to be perfect, you are actually keeping people from an experience of learning from you now and just the way you are. Your flaws are your relevance and your obstacles are your guide posts to success. Stop cursing the pain of growth and change. Start celebrating that you can feel it and that you are living it. If in this moment you are comfortable then you aren’t stretching big enough.

Take a no excuses approach. There is no other way to make this all work.

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About the Author: Suzanne Evans owner and founder of Suzanne Evans Coaching, LLC, is the tell-it-like-it-is, no fluff boss of business building. She supports, coaches, and teaches over 30,000 women enrolled in her wealth and business building programs. Having surpassed the seven figure mark herself in just over three years, she’s coached her private clients to total revenues exceeding 8 million dollars. In 2011, she launched her Global Impact Project, a not for profit serving women worldwide in education, entrepreneurship, and equality. More About Suzanne



COMMENTS AND OPINIONS:

  1. Sandy Salle

    Oct 24, 2010 at 07:42

    You are amazing, you are changing lives and I appreciate all that you are. You go girl.

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  2. Elizabeth Ellis

    Jan 04, 2011 at 03:51

    Thanks Suzanne!
    Your AUTHENTICITY is so refreshing and your message so powerful and true.

    Reply

  3. Laurie

    Jun 13, 2011 at 05:54

    This blog rocks!! Thanks for putting it out there!! Very Real Deal!! :)

    Reply

  4. Bryn Lunt

    Aug 29, 2011 at 07:30

    Speaking up about your homosexuality sister! That is what I like to hear. I am hoping to be ready to cone out soon. I have to hide photo’s of men so people do not find out. I am a gay actor you see.

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  5. It’s all about work…

    Sep 01, 2011 at 02:28

    [...] that brings us to this week’s article… it has been highly requested to be repeated. Honor who you are. Who you are IS [...]

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  6. Greg Halpen

    Dec 17, 2011 at 01:12

    This is FABULOUS! It was touching and I giggled at the title.

    Blessings,

    Greg

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  7. Mary G Malia

    Mar 12, 2012 at 04:32

    Suzanne, You rock! This little article is so powerful I’m gonna share it with my tribe of gay girls.
    Thank you for the inspiration.

    Mary
    Gay Girl Dating Coach

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  8. Carele Belanger

    Oct 20, 2012 at 08:06

    Great Article. Thank you to be so authentic! You are fantastic

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  9. jim mcgourn

    Oct 25, 2012 at 11:19

    Great site, I keep on trying one step forward 2 steps back than I take a nap and start again .I hope I make it one day. thanx for the inspiration

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  10. Joy B

    Mar 28, 2013 at 04:01

    This was a great article! Thanks for being you! Everytime I read through your articles, etc. I’m starting to realize that I don’t have to have one certain niche and to be okay with not having everything in place – which is my biggest problem (I actually put my website on here, even though it’s not complete – good for me.. :o) Also, thanks for being open about your lifestyle. I’ve been in my relationship for 10 years and married for 1 year and I can’t ask for a better partner ever! I hope to talk to young people who have been either molested or raped and just feel like they have to be the worst person ever – but I want them to know that I totally understand – (been there) and that life can be great! You can overcome any obstacles and be your authentic self and the most awesome person ever! Take back your power, your joy! lol – okay I’m done…

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