You don't know what you know and peas in summer heat
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Whew! We are in the midst of a heat wave (as is all of Canada). I can hear kids through the woods. School is out and many of you are vacationing. This month I am learning about mindset and imposter syndrome and sharing some tips for overcoming that will help you succeed in business and in life. And I talk about peas in the garden. Enjoy, |
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CEO/Solopreneur Dragonfly Meadows Virtual Solutions
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| You Don’t Know How Much You Know |
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| One of the first tasks I needed to undertake before starting my new business was to determine what services I would offer. I was encouraged to begin by listing all of the tasks that I had completed in all my jobs, both paid and volunteer. This included Scouting, 4-H and church involvement. The next step was to organize it into ‘like’ categories. I was actually quite amazed by the list once I had it all in one place. So often when we’re facing a challenge or starting something new our ‘imposter’ voice says “you can’t do this. You don’t have the skills. You’re not good enough”. The reality is the opposite. You are unique and your knowledge and skills have significant value. If you need to, take some time out to write out your list of ‘what you know.’ I guarantee this will help you look at yourself through new eyes. Changing your mindset is so important to help you overcome challenges and this exercise can be a great boon. And then acknowledge where you need support and reach out to someone who can help you. There are many skilled entrepreneurs in the service sector who would love to help you out. |
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| I love to wander through the garden and pick fresh peas for snacks. This year I tried an Heirloom variety of Snow Peas called Purple Mist and I am delighted with the results. They produce beautiful purple/pink blossoms and the pods are also purple (although I have noticed some green with purple markings). They can be harvested/eaten as snow peas (flat and eat the whole pod) or allowed to fill out as shelling peas ~ I’ve had a few of these they are also yummy. |
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| Or, they can be dried as soup peas (and/or seeds for next year). As I write, the daytime temperatures are spiking around 40 c. Peas do not traditionally like hot weather, but these are holding up surprisingly well. Of course, watering well is the key to keeping them going during these hot days. |
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| I only planted one row this spring. I think I will start another before the end July to see if I can achieve a fall harvest as well. This variety is carried by West Coast Seeds, if you are looking to source them yourself. |
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