115. Say No To These Type of Friendships - Being Okay With Being The Odd One Out

Hello Rainmakers! Chelsey here and I'm excited to discuss a subject that's been playing on my mind as I navigate the entrepreneurial journey - how our choices, both professional and personal, impact our lives and shape our self-perception. Daring to be different, Stephen and I decided to embrace an unconventional life. We set up home in a tiny town we love and became entrepreneurs, marking our commitment to a life less ordinary. These unique choices, from launching Rainmakers and managing a community to being accountable for other people's livelihoods, have greatly influenced our journey. We've also embraced other unconventional decisions concerning parenting and our overall health and wellbeing. Choosing against the norm can bring friction, especially when those around you struggle to understand your decisions. Yet, I am content with this less-traveled path we've chosen. It might seem unusual to many, but it feels perfectly right for us. A favorite author's recent book, "10X is Easier Than 2X," underlines how taking a 10X approach can revolutionize your perspective, even if it seems unconventional. It speaks of the significant economic divide not between different families, but within the same family - a thought that has inspired us to think about the widening gap between our journey and the conventional "normal." Entrepreneurship can feel lonely, and finding like-minded companions to journey alongside is essential. Masterminds have been pivotal for us, linking us with individuals who resonate with our lifestyle and choices. It's vital to remember that not all friendships serve every life aspect. For example, we have different friend groups for discussing parenting and business matters, highlighting the importance of different community pockets in our lives. As your entrepreneurial journey progresses, some relationships may not serve your evolving identity. It can be difficult, but sometimes it's necessary to step away from such relationships to continue growing. Embrace the unique, be the "odd one out," and find joy in your personal and professional journey!   Before you hit play to hear the whole convo,  I want to share three key insights from our journey so far:   It's completely normal to feel out of place when you decide to walk down a less trodden path. Embrace it! Growth often requires letting go. Whether it's habits, relationships, or old ways of thinking, don't be afraid to make space for the new. Not every relationship will fill every aspect of your life, and that's okay. Find those communities where there's a flow of virtue in different aspects of   Connect with us: The Rainmaker Challenge: https://rainmakerchallenges.com/join ► Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/33EdgBs ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/diazfamilylegacy ► Instagram: instagram.com/chels_diaz instagram.com/steezdiaz instagram.com/therainmakerfamily ► Get Free Stuff On Amazon: stephensfreestuff.com/sfs   Episode: minute by minute: 0:00 Introduction to today’s show  0:52 Not everyone will understand and that’s okay 3:21 The greatest economic divide is often within families 5:35 Entrepreneurship can be lonely without community 7:39 Not everyone has done the same inner work that you have 9:26 The virtues of different kinds of relationships 11:45 It’s okay to be a fish out of water 12:54 If you don’t have a community, they do exist and you can find them 13:32 A local community can still add a lot to your life 15:24 You may need to rate your friends