Asked: "Why do you do what you do?" ...and I froze

So here’s how it works…if you put me on the spot, while in front of people, I freeze…My face turns red and my mind goes blank, and you get NOTHING!

I tell you that to tell you this…last night I was asked (without warning) to tell a group of people “Why I do what I do.” And I froze. You see, the truth is, I could go on and on about why I “do what I do” but in that moment, I couldn’t say a thing. Needless to say, I haven’t thought much about anything else since then (obviously – I’m blogging about it), even though it’s likely that nobody else even gave it a second thought. It embarrasses me, but it shouldn’t…it’s who I am.

But now I want to answer the question...
I “do what I do” because I feel that THIS is what I’ve been called to do. Second to being a wife to Nathan and a mom to my kids, this is not only what I do, it’s who I am. I started helping people a long time ago with their money…on yellow pads…because they said they needed help. I’ve participated in the “classes” and I’ve lived – I’ve made mistakes with my money; I’ve felt hopeless and confused; I’ve felt like a failure because of financial choices that I (we) made. I’ve also had success with my money. I know what works and what doesn’t because not only have I messed up, but I’ve walked with so many others, to get through what they have messed up.

When I started helping people professionally, I knew this was what I was supposed to do! Has it been hard? Sure – I’ve worked hard for people who have rejected me. I’ve had people be ungrateful and ugly to me. But what I get most is “Thank You” and tears – happy tears. When I can see that I am using what God gave me to change people’s lives, I know I’m where I’m supposed to be.

I “do what I do” because I believe God called me to do it. I “do what I do” because people need me to do it. I “do what I do” because people CAN change their lives and I get to be a part of that. I “do what I do” because I know that people are scared and hurting over their finances. I know that they are embarrassed and feel isolated. I “do what I do” because nobody else is doing it. No one else is telling people the truth with their best interest at heart.

Dan Sturm and I believe that we can change the financial culture in America. We can change the way Americans relate to their money. We are Dano’s Debtbusters. We don’t sell anyone else’s products. We don’t sell your information to companies so they can advertise to you. We don’t get kickbacks from other financial services. We believe in educating consumers and teaching them how to take control of their money.

When someone is ready to change their life, I am honored to be a part of that. I don’t know why God chose me for this, but every day I am humbled for the opportunity to “do what I do.”