That It Is!
If you believe, it will happen! It is true, if you think it is true! Sounds weird? If they think it is true, then it is true- theories in Sociology say that! How does Jiji respond to this? Jane , Jiji’s client, was going to start her business as a cosmetologist. Jiji took her client by hand and walked her through all the stages that she went, as a motivator, mentor and a guide. On her advice, Jane went and got certified as a cosmetologist and got her license, and started with one boutique. Jane had help from beauticians who she could employ some specialized in massage therapy, some in aroma therapy and some in giving facials! And a special lady who was expert in clearing pores! She hated it when she saw blackheads and clogged pores . She got to remove them no matter what. That was Angela; who worked every way to remove the clogs, she would massage with moisturizers, give a thorough steam and start her technique of eliminating one pore at a time, even if it took 40 minutes to 60 minutes to clear them all. Methodically she would woo the blackheads to jump out of the pores as she gave massage to the contours of the face. To those stubborn ones she would steam and then run the blackhead remover and let the blackheads do the jumping dance and wipe them away with astringent and clean up and apply a refreshing facial cream. All the baby boomer ladies would flock for her services as they felt so elated after the facials, as if it was 9th heaven as they were feeling as light as air once they were being treated with care, courtesy and lots of service towards others.
What Jane had, was not just skill set or investment or people who could come up in giving a helping hand but also love towards what she enjoyed most. She was also business savvy, trusted in the power of the Almighty and trusted that she can become what she believes. She had a keen sense of finding the best supporters, who could be her employees, investors, people who could supply their products and merchandise for display and sale and a whole network of clientele that increased by the day. How did someone from a remote place in South Asia get to be so prominent in her field? Jane believed in herself, that she would be successful in business, that she would increase her business by franchising, and networking and she had always a courteous smile on her face with her clients. She was directing with employees, friendly with some and watched some leave her company and either be franchisees or partners or started their own beauty parlors. They keep consulting her, and take her advice and this created all the more loyalty from her employees, because they know by doing a good job here, they are likely to start their own business successfully and also gain a network of support from Jane and others. The loyalty from her customers created a clientele base that was from all walks of life, professionals, college students, high school students, homemakers, job seekers, business people and employees from all fields. Jane introduced her own line of products, had more certifications in cosmetology and business as well as gemology, She not only carried beauty products, fashion clothes and accessories but also specialized semi precious jewelry.
It is not easy to realize that one is capable at a very early stage. Not all are gifted to realize that they need to be confident and trust in themselves. Sometimes circumstances cloud their perception and they become people who are subordinates to their own feelings and perceptions about themselves. Sheila trusted in herself, albeit at a very late age. She cared her family members which is the way to care for the family, a very wise thing to do, but then unless one trusts oneself, and beliefs on their own abilities, it would be difficult to realize the abilities of the family members and encourage them to grow. It may take some effort, but we do need to extract this goodness and find the gems amongst us! It does not have to be a static International gem show, but a real time one, full of life and vigour! See you next time!
