Hello! My name is Tricia Dycka, and I am very familiar with the alone feeling that comes when you are trying to go after your dreams, and no one supports you. Not your family. Not your friends. Not even your significant other. Below is a little of my story, which explains why I am driven to help others create supportive environments for themselves
The Beginning
Almost three years ago, my husband and I moved to Florida from NY. About the same time, I decided I was tired of always being at someone else’s beck and call, punching a clock, and dealing with office politics. Every Sunday night I totally dreaded Monday mornings. I decided this was it. It was time to take control; to become an entrepreneur and live the life of my dreams. I was jazzed and raring to begin.
In my naive excitement, I told my husband and our family that I was going to start my own business. I believed that they would be jumping up and down for joy – like kids on Christmas morning. But that isn’t what happened. Instead of jumping and hugs, there was a stunning lack of support.
It seemed like everyone had decided that my failure was imminent, and they were waiting for me to give up my silly dreams and get a “real job”.
The meltdown
Dejected and feeling alone, I set out on my entrepreneurial journey. I started my business. To counter the lack of emotional support, I was burning the candle at both ends trying to get a business up and running and maintain a facade that I was fine. I wasn’t. At every turn I felt like I was being pulled deeper into a hole by some imaginary riptide. I started to ask myself the same questions everyone else was asking (including my husband Frank).
- Wouldn’t it be easier to just get a job?
- Have a steady paycheck?
- Why couldn’t I be like everyone else?
I had a meltdown. I wanted to stick my head in the sand and ignore it all. I started walking around like a zombie, isolating myself and doubting my abilities. I couldn’t live like this anymore, it was time to make a major decision: Do I squash what I want to do and make others happy?
Hell no! I was not giving up my dreams! It didn’t matter to me what anyone thought… I was going forward with or without their support. Zombie no more, I started dancing, singing, and running around the house. Like a veil had been lifted from my eyes, I was crystal clear on what I had to do.
Life on the other side or What I learned about people and my passion
From this experience, one of my key realizations was that most people are scared and not willing to do what it takes to go after their dreams. Instead of living their dreams, they live in a bubble of false security. They ridicule and pass judgment on the daring ones who are willing to risk so-called stability in a cube in order to be happy.
After going through this, I realized who my true support system is. Some family and friends came around. I have distanced myself from the ones that haven’t. My most important relationships survived, and are stronger than ever. Frank is now my biggest supporter. I am so very lucky to have him in my life, especially now cheering me on. I am creating the environment I need to have to succeed.
Through the adversity that I have faced since making the decision to become an entrepreneur, I realized my passion is to help others going through the same thing. My biggest desire is to help others create an environment around them so they have the business and lifestyle they want.
If you relate to my story, I would love to help you. Click here to see how I can help.
A few fun facts about me:
Things I love:Sci fi. Eating. Trying new foods. Laughing with Frank. Going to the beach. Travel to new and exciting places. Love my coffee.
Life for me today: Frank and I now make life what we want it to be. I am committed to always growing and learning.
Your heart is free… have the courage to follow it.
