9 Reasons Why My Business Is Successful. They Are Not Necessarily What You Might Expect.

Originally published on Medium on October 3rd, 2024. Reproduced with the author's permission.

I opened my business, Optimist Writer, on October 23, 2015. I wanted to be a professional writer with the possibility of continuing the consulting activities I had been involved with before.

My business will be nine years old this year, and I am far from giving it up.

1. It brought value from the start. And still does.

I managed it, and I wanted to bring optimism and empowerment with my writing. That hasn't changed after almost nine years in business.

2. I got to know myself.

Founding my own business brought doubts, hope, curiosity, and much more.

3. I got to learn many jobs.

I learned the roles of a boss, employee, accountant, writer, coach, marketer, outsourcer, publisher, publicist, and many more.

4. It's a fun and never losing its depth game.

This business game I started playing nine years ago goes deeper and deeper.

5. It suits my lifestyle and gives me time for my family.

Having my own business allows me to be flexible with my time.

6. It is gentle on my health.

Working from home is the best solution for my health.

7. I learned patience.

I am more patient today than when I first started my business.

8. I met so many amazing people, especially among other freelancers.

There is probably not one product anywhere in this world that can be done solely by one person.

9. It's mine. That makes me both proud and humble.

When you put what you do out there to be viewed, evaluated, and judged — this takes courage but also humility.

About the author: Victoria Ichizli-Bartels is a prolific writer on Self-Gamification. Optimist Writer