Personal Challenges and a New Start
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Well this is certainly a difficult blog post to make, and not one I’ve been looking forward to writing. Here on this blog I like to make sure that I share real life experiences with my subscribers, and I’m always telling stories from my personal life.
Because of this many subscribers know that I live in Manchester UK with my finacee, in a nice house where it rains a lot.
Well this is actually no longer the case, and a few months ago we seperated amicably, and I recently decided to move out and to leave the house to my former partner. This had nothing to do with my Internet business, and we just grew apart after 7 years together.
Anyway….
The reason I’m mentioning this is that I’m always chatting about my personal life, and so it felt odd not to mention this personal challenge (though it’s double hard to make this post).
For months I’ve worked tripple hard, but I’ve found this situation a personal challenge, which is why I’ve been working less and less for the past few months. I guess it’s hard to apply yourself as you would like when experiencing such personal difficulties.
It’s been a tricky time, but the good news is that I now feel this is all behind me, and I’m now really positive about the future again. I’m currently staying with a friend and running my business from his office, though I have no idea what I’ll be doing in the future, or where I’ll live.
The brilliant part of running an Internet business is that I have choices.
So where I go, and what I do with my life, are very much up in their air.
It’s certain I’ll continue running Lee-McIntyre.com, but I’m also strongly considering going travelling with friends for a while, and I’m also thinking about moving to another country for new experiences and adventure.
Who knows what I’ll do, but the fun part is that I have great choices available and I’m going to have fun deciding. After all, life’s too short to not make the most of every day don’t you think?
Suddenly becoming single after a 7 year relationship is quite a shock, but I’ve now wrapped my head around the idea that there’s no point regretting the past. Life is for living!
It’s been a difficult few months in my personal life, but the future looks bright once again, and I just can’t wait to see what’s now around the corner.
For now it’s full steam ahead with my Internet business once more, and an open mind about the changes and challenges that will come my way in my personal life…
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By Kelly Stone on May 14, 2008 | Reply
Hi Lee and thanks for sharing such a personal part of your life.
Not too sure what I can say here apart from keep going and I hope that everything works out well for you. You’re a great guy and I know that you will make the right choices for YOU!
Take care
Kelly
By James Teale on May 14, 2008 | Reply
Lee,
Kudos for sharing this. It must’ve been so difficult to write… but I’m guessing there’s a slight sense of relief after putting it into words.
I was in a similar situation this time last year - couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t concentrate on anything for more than 5 minutes, couldn’t find any meaning to anything anymore - all the cliched stuff really.
A change of scenery (i.e. travelling) and working on my physical and mental fitness was my solution - and now I feel I’m a much better person for it. Having said that, there’s also a lot to be said for reaching out to friends and family.
Anyway, it’s good to hear you’re positive about the future. That shows real strength of character. Just keep doing what you’re doing and I dare say you won’t go far wrong.
Here’s to the future!
James
By Jean on May 14, 2008 | Reply
Lee,
Thanks for sharing that with us. Please know you’re among friends here and people who care about you. Spending time with family and friends and doing some traveling sounds like a great plan. Honor the past and embrace the present.
Sending good thoughts your way,
Jean
By Robyn on May 15, 2008 | Reply
Hi Lee
Thank You for sharing your story with us. Sharing with friends can make life easier. You have so much going for you Lee so take one step at a time as there will probably be a lot more challenges in your life. Challenges are put in our lives to see how strong we are, it is a way of making us even better people. Why not move to Australia, plenty of experiences and adventure here. I might see you on Bondi Beach one day (a place where nobody notices inside out t-shirts or wholes in shorts) Take care.
By John Tan on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Hi Lee,
I do not how you feel because that happen to me 3 years back and it is not easy.
But what I can encourage you is that 3 years down the road, I am about to get married. Isn’t is a great thing. Never stop hoping my friend.
John Tan
By Ross Kenny on May 17, 2008 | Reply
Hi Lee,
It sounds like you need to get away from it all for a while. Go on a nice holiday somewhere relaxing.
Make sure you take your laptop though.
Everything will work out for you. If it’s meant to happen then it will.
Good Luck and I’m sure you’ll make the right decisions.
Ross
By Robin Skeen on May 17, 2008 | Reply
My best to you in this time, Lee. Remember we are here for you. You may still have those days when it’s not okay but it does get better.
By Lee McIntyre on May 17, 2008 | Reply
Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.
This is all behind me now and I just want to focus on the future and all that this holds. Thanks for the support and the nice comments too.
Lee McIntyre