Online business, much like life, rarely runs smoothly. I know this for myself. I was once sick for 7 months, which meant that I was unable to work. While this was a very hard time for me, I managed to turn this negative into a positive.
Chronic pain and illness affects millions of people worldwide. In many cases, it leads to having to retire, being let go from a job and having a hard time finding a new job. This is what happened to me.
Before I started my online business, I was the Managing Director at a medical technology company and was experiencing excruciating pain. Despite visiting multiple doctors and specialists, no one could figure out what was wrong or how to treat my pain.
I could no longer work.
In this episode, I share my journey with Repetitive Strain Injury and how being diagnosed with a chronic illness has inspired me to become an online entrepreneur.
It may not be the best solution for everyone with a chronic illness, but for me, it was the best medicine. - Sigrun
In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:
- How I was diagnosed with Repetitive Strain Injury
- My struggle with getting a proper diagnosis
- My employer’s reaction to my chronic pain
- How I finally began finding relief for my RSI
- What finally inspired me to follow my dream and start my own business
- How I’m managing my RSI while running a business
- The hardest part about having my own business