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This cheerleading thing probably comes as no surprise if you’ve been hanging out with me for a while. I’m an eternal optimist. I love to cheer people on. I’m okay with attention and I love football. I’ve thought about sharing this NFL cheerleading experience with you for a while. As I reflect on my journey there, I realize so much of what I experienced and learned applies to being a small business owner too. I’m going to drop the lessons here but listening to the show will give it context and better understanding. Learning 1 – To accomplish anything you need to put yourself out there. Take the chance. Learning 2 – Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have the passion to invest a major portion of your life to it. Learning 3 – Don’t force your passion onto someone else if it doesn’t resonate with them. Learning 4 – Jump on opportunities when they spring up. Learning 5 – It’s truly who you know at various points along the way. Learning 6 – Work through setbacks and swallow your pr