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It’s been a bit quiet over here, sorry for that. It seems to get another website, and even another site, up and running and take care of an infant is a ton of work! So I’m learning and relearning all over again.

Vicki and I are still getting into the groove on the new sites, and we’ve got many things planned, but we’ve made significant progress thus far, and we both hope to write more on our individual sites again soon. So please don’t give up on me here!

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And if you didn’t already know, in addition to the new websites, I’m also writing for GoBankingRates.com as part of their #SmartMoneySquad. Today, I wanted to share with you my most recent article published with them. I’d love if you’d check it out and let me know what you think.


Money (and Other) Lessons I Learned From the Restaurant Business

You can take classes, gain experience working with others, learn from mentors, and prepare marketing and business plans. However, like a marriage or parenting, no amount of advice or training will ready you for the emotions, exhaustion or stress of entrepreneurship.

In the two years before I opened my restaurant, I learned many things, but nothing could have prepared me for the things I’d learn during the two years I operated it.

After just one year in business, we were voted favorite local restaurant in the town newspaper. Ten months later, I was selling the business due to overwhelming burnout and exhaustion.

Visualizing, planning and operating your dream is a fantastic feeling. It’s incredibly hard, though. It’s extremely stressful, expensive and way more work than you imagine…Read More on GoBankingRates.com

My other articles on GoBankingRates.com

  • How to Spring Clean Your Financial House (also published on Yahoo!)
  • The Items I Learned You Do (and Don’t) Need to Buy for Your Nursery
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Entrepreneur, Writer, and Wellness Champion ~ Striving to help others set & achieve goals with a focus on optimizing finances, nutrition, fitness, function, and fun on the path to greater wellbeing.

Founder of Life Zemplifed, Cofounder of Women Who Money, and Coauthor of Estate Planning 101, launching Aug. 8, 2021.

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  1. laurie@thethreeyearexperiment.com says

    May, 2018 at 7:46 am

    This is a great article, Amy! I especially like the advice about setting boundaries. SO important, and we really do teach others how to treat us.

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    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Thanks, Laurie. Finding that over and over again no matter what my age or who I’m dealing with.

      Reply
  2. Penny (@picksuppennies) says

    May, 2018 at 8:19 am

    I love all the wisdom in the article AND the reality check. Too often we gloss over burnout and other factors. And I’m so excited for you and Vicki!

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    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Thanks, Penny, so happy to have you along on the journey!

      Reply
  3. Susan @ FI Ideas says

    May, 2018 at 10:44 am

    I’m impressed with how far you are stretching your writing skills out there. Your article reminds me of times I worked 90+ hours and commuted at my engineering job for a small company that was kind of the size of a restaurant. I treated it as if I was an owner for some reason, just stubborn commitment. Family time? My husband used to come with me on his days off so we could chat in the car! Crazy times. And now that you are “retired”, you are busier than ever!

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    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:04 am

      Aww, what a great husband! But yeah probably a little crazy too. 😉 Yes, just retired from a paycheck but not the ‘work’. Having way more fun though!

      Reply
  4. Crispy Doc says

    May, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    And here I thought leaving work and tending to the new grandchild was going to create more time for you…I guess if you are going to be an incorrigible workaholic, I’m happy to see your efforts spent on passion projects you care about.

    Remember to come up for air every now and then!

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    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:04 am

      Thanks, Doc!

      Reply
  5. Brent says

    May, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Excellent work Amy – love your flow – checked out the BR post you did. They’re lucky to have you!

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    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thanks for the kind words, Brent!

      Reply
  6. Tread Lightly, Retire Early says

    May, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I don’t know how you can run more than one blog/website, but I’m impressed. Loving Women Who Money!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      May, 2018 at 10:08 am

      Thanks, Angela! We really appreciate you!

      Reply
  7. Mrs Groovy says

    May, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Nice job on GBR! You’re a superwoman. I don’t know how you do it but clearly you enjoy helping people.

    A year ago would you have thought you’d be involved in a multitude of projects while caring for your granddaughter?

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    • Amy says

      July, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Mrs. G, I really do!

      It is amazing how things change. Sometimes we just have to let them. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Caroline says

    May, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    How do you do it? I get my partner’s grand kids on Sundays (3 & 1) and I am exhausted by the time they leave! Add several blogs and other projects!
    As long as you enjoy it all, I guess that is what matters:)

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    • Amy says

      July, 2018 at 8:06 am

      I hear you, Caroline. Luckily my granddaughter isn’t moving yet but that will be soon! I’m sure I’ll be feeling the effects of chasing her. 🙂 I am loving it!

      Reply

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