There’s a story we’ve all been sold. It goes something like this:
“To be successful in life, you must quit your job, find your passion, and build a business that makes you rich while you live a life of freedom.”
It’s a nice idea. And for some, it works.
But for many women, real life looks a whole lot different.
You might have built a business, put everything into it, and worked harder than ever — only to realise it’s not making the money you’d hoped. Or, at least, not fast enough.
So, what now?
Does returning to your career mean you’ve failed?
Absolutely not. In fact, it might be the smartest financial decision you ever make.
The Myth of “All or Nothing”One of the great misconceptions about success is that it’s an “either-or” situation. You can either run a business or work a 9–5.
That you have to choose between freedom and financial security.
But in reality, the most successful and the wealthiest people in the world don’t limit themselves to just one income stream. They build multiple.
They invest their time and money in different opportunities that make them money in various ways.
For you, that might mean returning to a potentially high-paying career while growing a business in a way that works for you.
It might even mean concentrating solely on becoming a successful female leader in industry.
It's OK.
It’s not giving up—it’s levelling up.
Is it easy? No.
Is it a simpler, more enjoyable way to reach your goals? Probably.
Why This Is a Power Move, Not a Step BackChoosing to go back into your career isn’t about quitting your dreams. It’s about finding your way way to make them a reality.
My mentor, Bob Proctor, used to tell me, “To achieve success, the destination (your goal) must never change. But the path you take to get there will probably not be the one you first think it is”.
It’s about taking back control and giving yourself the resources, stability, and financial foundation to build wealth on your terms.
Think about it: