Enough is enough, micropreneurs & paul Rudd
We’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of “enough” lately. In a world where we’re often told that more = better, it can be hard to determine what “enough” actually looks like.
Add working for yourself into the mix, and it gets even more complicated.
Am I working enough?
Do I have enough clients?
Am I charging enough?
Is my offer good enough?
Am I good enough?
Oh, and this fun one: If I do have enough, shouldn’t I feel guilty for wanting more?
It can feel like a no-win situation.
What's important to remember when you find yourself in this spiral is that "enough" is an ever-evolving concept. It's personal, geography specific, lifestage specific, even lifestyle specific. Enough of one thing sometimes has to be balanced with enough of the other - for example, "would I rather have enough money or enough time?"
It's ok to be conflicted and even change your mind about what is "enough." One thing we know for sure - and it's why we started Weak Ties/Strong Bonds - is that having a community who struggles with the same idea can be a valuable sounding board and a check on some of our more self-destructive inner dialogues. We see you, we're here for you. 💕
Things we’re definitely not conflicted about? Happy micropreneurs, tiny desks, twerking elephants, and pep talks from Paul Rudd. Scroll down for our faves of the week.
🪢 Laura + Lauren
Interesting Insights
“Nothing Bad Happens When Women Have More Money”
In an interview with Bloomberg, Ellevest CEO & Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck, talks about the positive cascade effect that occurs when women have more money (think philanthropy, impact investing, community initiatives).
Forget What You Learned In School
This Forbes article is technically about forgetting much of what you learned in school to succeed in the traditional workplace, but it applies to entrepreneurship, too. We especially liked the part about collaboration over competition.
Life Is Better As A Micropreneur
Recent research has shown that microbusiness owners (1-10 employees) from the U.S. and U.K. say their life is better as an entrepreneur. It also points to more women entering the space 💃
Things We Loved This Week
Laura’s Things
🐘 Everything about the New York Liberty’s twerking mascot, Ellie. Who wants to go to a game (every game?) with me at Barclay’s this summer?
🎹 This Tiny Desk concert, which I have been playing on repeat.
🧥 This classic blazer that I’ve had my eye on for a while, from a brand that focuses on helping create a carefully-curated, pared-down closet.
🍗 The It Bag of summer 2024.
Lauren’s Things
🥖 France's new scratch-and-sniff stamps (h/t - who else? - Alex Ording).
👗 Every single Blair Waldorf-esque look Leighton Meester is serving in this new campaign (and while I'm at it, this Monica Lewinsky X Reformation campaign from a couple months ago).
🥵 The return of Bridgerton, even though I object to this half season bullshit (sometimes I'm basic, y'all 🤷♀️).
📚 This book that's a love letter to NYC, especially while I'm still abroad (another AO rec).
🍕 The Central Park Conservancy's new pizza box-specific recycling bins.
🖕 Eddie Vedder. Always, but especially for giving Harrison Butker the middle finger.
