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Founder & Lead Designer at Harper Maven Design. Celebrating 14 years as a successful and happy business owner. 

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Burn the Ships

Have you ever heard the saying “burning the ships”? No, we’re not talking about becoming super cute and obsessively fashionable pirates and sailing off into the unknown. We’re talking about something much bolder – the journey of creative business ownership and shedding all safety nets to truly reach success.

Burning the/your ships/boats” means doing something that makes it impossible for yourself to turn back, especially if it is done willfully and without necessity. The figure of speech derives from legends about conquerors who supposedly, upon landing their army in enemy country, ordered the invasion fleet to be burnt.

Modern Day Explorer

Picture yourself as a modern-day explorer, standing on the brink of new opportunities. Behind you lies the safety and comfort of the familiar, but ahead is the uncharted territory of entrepreneurship. It’s time to unleash your inner power, grab your metaphorical torch, and leave behind what no longer serves you.

Burning those ships symbolizes liberation – breaking away from old habits and taking risks with confidence. And as women in business, we are constantly defying expectations and creating our own destinies. From the ashes of burnt ships rises something new – a rebirth, a chance to sculpt your legacy.

Every Pirate Needs a Crew

In the world of creative business ownership, staying in your comfort zone can hold you back. But by burning those ships, you open yourself up to innovation and take risks with confidence. And remember, you are not alone on this journey. Imagine a community of fellow female entrepreneurs, all blazing their own trails together. Collaboration and empowerment are the pillars that lift us all up.

Deep within you lies a powerful force – your creativity. Burning those ships unleashes this force and propels you towards endless possibilities.

Let go of the past, embrace the adventure, and let your creativity guide you to new horizons. Your journey is one of courage, audacity, and the strength of feminine spirit.

Here’s to you, fearless captains of your own destiny. May your sails be filled with innovation and may the glow of your burning ships illuminate the path to your extraordinary success.

Onward, queens!

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