"Getting Back to Basics: Reclaiming What Truly Matters"

" THIS IS A TRUTH POST FOR ME ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ "

It's a strange feeling, being let go from something you poured your heart into. Especially when the values you held dear โ€“ client well-being, genuine connection, and frankly, family โ€“ got overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of profit. That's exactly what happened when my vision for a client-first landscaping company clashed with their insatiable hunger for the bottom line.

My priority was always clear: supporting my wife through her battle with cancer and being present for our three kids. That meant being available for appointments, being a true family man, and finding a balance where work served life, not the other way around. They chose money. I chose my family. And ultimately, I was fired for it.

But sometimes, getting knocked down is the universe's way of telling you to get back to your roots. This isn't about doing something wrong; it's about humbling myself, shedding the corporate greed, and rediscovering the genuine engagement and joy that first drew me to this work.

Now, I'm starting from the ground up, doing my own thing. It's about remembering why I loved landscaping in the first place โ€“ the honest work, the satisfied clients, and the ability to build something beautiful with my own hands. More importantly, it's about building a life where I'm truly present for my family, finding happiness and enjoyment in every small victory, and proving that you don't need to chase endless wealth to find true fulfillment.

This is my journey back to basics, back to genuine purpose, and back to myself.

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#NewBeginnings #FamilyFirst #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurJourney #FindYourPurpose #AuthenticLiving #LandscapingLife #PurposeOverProfit #StartingOver #MakingADifference

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Absolutely love this!! Thereโ€™s nothing greater than being present for your family and yourself! Money/wealth only goes so far. A job doesnโ€™t fill your heart nor does it give you the freedom to be there for the times and people who truly matter. You have your priorities straight and itโ€™s refreshing to witness. Keep following your heart and keep your head up! ๐Ÿ’œ

Hey butthead ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ˜‚ thanks for the kind words ๐Ÿ˜‡ I appreciate that ... Yeah it's been tough in the background lately work wise... Things are still in transition but moiving forward positively.. YT channel starting soon and hope you can join ( subscribe ) when it hits the market

... I'll be posting more on this matter shortly.

Whatevs Beavis!! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

Your priorities are spot on! Stay the course and youโ€™ll succeed. Iโ€™m not one to really listen to channels to be honest and really only use YouTube to watch Kill Tony but remind me and Iโ€™ll give it a listen on the treadmill one morning!

I'll keep you posted my Canadian friend ๐ŸŒฟ thanks for the response I really appreciate the valuable honesty truth.

Of course! โ˜บ๏ธ

This is the way! I started working for myself 5yrs ago and I wouldnโ€™t have it any other way now. Gradually then suddenly. You will do great!

๐Ÿ˜ฒ it's late night for me and didn't expect you to reply...

But I'm glad you did

. It's a huge turning point and I'm happy to be documenting this via my YT channel shortly

Bueno! Iโ€™ll have to check it out.

Absolutely ๐Ÿ’ฏ I'll be sure to keep Nostr posted

Youโ€™ll do great! Leading your family and being present through trials is the right choice.

Hey R ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ Thank you for the positive vibes ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Until you run your own business you'll never understand the demands business owners make. And until you're successful with your own business, you'll never really have quite the control you would like over your own destiny, nor are you likely to achieve true wealth.

I've run businesses for many years and I could make WAY more profits than I do, but I give people great deals and a few freebies along the way because it gives my business incredible stability and I live a lifestyle with total peace of mind, which is my #1 priority.

If you know your life isn't just about profits, then learn to run your own company with your own priorities. It's gonna be harder than you thought, but totally doable, and well worth it.

All the best on your next adventure!

It's going well I've just trimmed what I like to call a lot of the fat off the operation and simplified things . Sometimes we have to reevaluate things as we don't. Krive they are getting out of hand or growing too much in one direction. So far so good but it's always a balancing act and a work in progress. Thank you for the response I really appreciate that .

Your awesome Brett ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ