A question every entrepreneur eventually faces.

Published: Wed, 03/11/26

Aloha Entrepreneurs,

Aloha Friends,

Life at the cottage has its own quiet rhythm, and this week was full of small moments that made me pause and notice it. The week began with a sky full of nimbus clouds— a sign that a storm is on its way. Watching the little foals frolicking in the pasture is a reminder of how simple joy can look. (check my Instagram reel)

I picked up a few healthy hydrangeas to plant in the garden and ended the week at a local high school jazz concert, enjoying Duke Ellington’s Take the A-Train and the classic Quando, Quando. These quiet moments make cottage life real, and they led me to something many entrepreneurs wrestle with: making decisions in our businesses.

A question every entrepreneur eventually faces.

One of the things many of us love most about being entrepreneurs is the freedom to make our own decisions as we build our businesses.

We choose the direction.

We choose the projects.
We decide what to pursue and what to let go.

That freedom is one of the great rewards of entrepreneurship. But it also comes with a challenge.

Because we care deeply about growing our businesses, we want to make the right decisions. And to make the right decisions sometime we have to ask the question:

Do I keep going, or do I just quit!

That’s what I’m exploring in my Substack post this week.

You can read it here.

👉Read this week’s post on Substack here

Why Journaling Every Day Is So Powerful

Are you a Journaler?

I believe journaling daily creates a consistent space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your thoughts. When you write regularly, you begin to develop greater clarity about your goals, your emotions, and the direction you want your life to take.

Many people discover that journaling becomes one of the most grounding parts of their day. That’s why I created THE DAILY JOURNAL! And I’m excited to share with you that this journal is now available on Amazon.

Check it out here:

What kind of budget do you have for your business?

In this week’s interview with MJ Berst, we have a very thought provoking conversation about financial literacy for entrepreneurs. She has such great advice you don't want to miss. Watch here:

Who will be my 600th subscriber on youtube? (yes I'm at 599)This is a goal I set for myself and its exciting to see it grow every week. If this is you be sure to subscribe and leave me a message.

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

PS:

How well do you work with an accountability partner? I find them invaluable and I'm excited to share this in my ENTREPRENEURS COLLAB CIRCLE community.

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