049. Stronger Than You Think: Tough times never last, but tough people do!

Tough times can come in all shapes and forms, from curveballs in business to personal struggles. Acknowledging these challenges and seeking help is vital in navigating through them by holding God for guidance in difficult times and emphasizing the importance of praying for clarity.

This episode is packed full of practical advice, personal stories, biblical wisdom, inspiration, encouragement, authenticity, and more! Everything you need to overcome tough times!

[00:01 - 06:01] Strategies to Overcome Tough Times and Build Business Confidence

• Goal is to help businesses grow and make an impact

• Tough times never last but tough people do

• Conversation with Jen about getting through tough times

• Seek God, prayer, and scripture for hope and strength

• Definition of tough times is unique to each individual

[06:01 - 12:36] The Key to Getting Through Tough Times

• Trusting in the Lord is the only hope during tough times

• God brings love and peace that surpasses all understanding

• Seeking God's word helps to find stability and truth

• Tough times can include unmet goals, disappointments, and global issues

• Tough people persevere and trust in God's plan and purpose

[12:36 - 18:51] The Power of Community and Accountability in Overcoming Challenges as an Entrepreneur

• Importance of accountability and community

• Finding a safe place to talk about struggles and receive encouragement

• Example of reframing obstacles as opportunities for growth

• Refined community for women entrepreneurs to support each other

• Reminder that God's ways are higher than our own thoughts and experiences

• Prayer for guidance in difficult situations

[18:51 - 19:55] Finding Strength and Hope in Tough Times

• God is the author and perfector of life is important to turn to it

• Encouragement for those going through tough times

• Reminder that tough people last, not tough times

• Importance of remembering where hope comes from

Quotes:

"Tough times never last but tough people do." - Teri Johnson

"When we're in those tough times, it's hard and overwhelming and brings up all of these negative emotions. And when I think about that, I want the opposite of that. And the opposite of that is God because God is love, and he just wraps us in that love and peace that surpasses all understanding." - Teri Johnson

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