Perseverance = a great life!

Perseverance = a great life!

We had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Barbara J Ryan and she explained how perseverance is the key to a great life! Dr. Ryan is such an inspiration and we are beyond grateful to have her on our team – her attitude on family, her career and ability to help others is truly something to admire!

Was it a difficult choice to begin something new alongside your job as a surgeon to join the Moms Making Six Figures Team?  What ended up being the deciding factor?  Is Moms Making Six Figures your sole income now?

It was an extremely difficult choice to begin something new alongside my career as a surgeon – mostly because I was already exhausted from working 90 to 103 hours per week. But I knew if I didn’t make a change, my future would not change… and it HAD to change. I felt like I was drowning. My family needed me and, frankly, I needed my family. I wanted better life-balance with an income, flexibility to support my loved ones and my community outside of surgery. So, with much guidance and partnership, I replaced my income in about 1 ½ years. Working with the MMSF team has been my sole income ever since. Although, I still hold my active medical license and physician credentials.

What were some of the early lessons you learned in your business that have stuck with you?  What has been the biggest factor in your success? 

I sharpened my ability to persevere. What I mean is it doesn’t matter what others think of your life decisions if you carry yourself with integrity and pure motives. In my life, that equates to a lot of prayer and talks with God for guidance. Many questioned my decision to do something different. “Being” a surgeon comes with respect and some awe at times. That said, it doesn’t mean it’s more noble than another occupation. I don’t see my two careers as separate, but one blossoming into another where all my life experiences add to my current service to others. It might sound like a cliché, but you have to follow your dreams. Get laser focused on your goals and don’t allow others to dissuade you. Other people do not know the details of your life and they aren’t the ones paying your bills.  Become the person you want to be and don’t question it when you struggle or others question. Because you will struggle, and some will question.

P E R S E V E R E!

It is equally important to know what fuels your perseverance. What fuels me is knowing I can truly help people create the life theywant. For some, it’s having the ability to pick their children up from school, attend the soccer game, or recital while still generating income. For others, it might be putting money aside for vacation and college funds or covering their monthly finances. I’m passionate about the work we do at Moms Making Six Figures. We have the power to build businesses without traditional overhead and startup costs to provide for an exceptional life. Being a part of this team and instilling the confidence in others to help create the income they need is beyond rewarding! Additionally, we help families and individuals live healthier lives, whether that’s losing weight, fostering safer homes or simplifying life and saving time to spend it elsewhere in a more impactful area. Who doesn’t want that?

Looking back, would you change anything about your journey with Moms Making Six Figures?

No. Could I have done things better? Yes.

What’s important though is to learn from the past to make the most of your future.  My motto is “fall 7 times, stand up 8.” And never prejudge people as much as humanly possible. You never know how you can help someone, how they can help you and the impact only you can have upon others. As NIKE says, “just do it!”

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