Virtual Ms. Mariam

It's been a while

Long time no see Facebook Fam!

For some weird reason, this App keeps suspending my account.

But let's hope it's all good, because I’m here for the connections and to share amazing/valuable content with y'all ☺️

Happy Weekend

I saw a quote recently and immediately shared it with my WhatsApp community.

It said:

“𝗧𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.”

And honestly? It hit home.

Perfection is one of the biggest reasons people procrastinate.

You want to start something, a course, a challenge, a project, anything, and then the thoughts come in:

“I need to put this in place first.”
“It’s not good enough yet.”
“I still need to add this or fix that.”

Before you know it, you haven’t started at all.

Most times, it’s not even about readiness.
𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧.

Fear that it won’t come out nice.
Fear of criticism.
Fear that people will judge you because it’s not your “best work.”

I understand that feeling deeply.
But from personal experience, I’ve learned this:

If you keep waiting for things to be perfect, you’ll keep postponing what you should have put out weeks or even months ago.

Many great ideas don’t fail because they’re bad, they fail because they never leave the drafts folder.

Let me use my YouTube channel as an example.

My very first video?
I was heavily pregnant.
My face was round.
The editing… let’s not even talk about it 😅

But I told myself: “However it comes out, this video must go out.”

And that decision changed everything.

Because once you start, you give yourself momentum.
And that momentum is what keeps you going, even when views are low, even when engagement is small.

𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪.
𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨.

Sometimes, your imperfection is the very reason someone notices you, resonates with you, and decides to grow with you.

This applies especially if you’re planning to offer a service or build something around your skills.

You don’t have to feel “fully ready” before you put yourself out there.
You may not be offering services yet, and that’s okay.

Start building your presence.
Start talking about your journey.
Start owning the process.

By the time you’re ready to offer your services, you won’t be chasing clients, they’ll already know you.

So please, don’t wait for perfect.
Start with what you have.
Do the needful.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙙?

🎯When Persistence is Not Wrong 🎯

Have you ever pursued something so strongly that you started questioning if you were being unrealistic? If so, you’re not alone. Persistence is powerful—especially when you’re chasing something you truly believe in, something you know you can achieve.

➡️ Persistent in getting a job.
➡️ Persistent in reaching a goal.
➡️ Persistent in leveling up.

Persistence often gets a bad reputation. Some say, “Maybe you should give up.” Others might hint that you’re chasing something beyond your level. But here’s the truth: the things we persistently chase often feel above our level because they’re meant to take us to the next level.

That said—not all persistence is good. ❌ Some kinds of persistence can become harmful. But I’m talking about the kind where you know deep down that you have what it takes. You refuse to settle.

✨Let me share my story.✨

I wasn’t born with a silver spoon. I didn’t have the financial backing or immediate resources to succeed in my field. But I had one thing—a belief that I could do more.

When I decided to become a virtual assistant, I had no international experience, no fancy certifications and no resources. But Instead of focusing on what I lacked, I asked:

🤔 What can I do with what I have?

So I went online. I searched. If I wanted to go on this path, I had to learn from people already doing it. I observed successful Virtual Assistants, immersed myself in learning, watching, and refining my skills, studied their methods, and applied what I learned —even without direct mentorship

And here’s something about pushing to the next level:

💥 It can be frustrating.
💥 It can be disappointing.
💥 You will face rejection.

This is where persistence comes in📌

I knew that if others could land international clients, so could I. And I did. Today, I’ve worked with clients from over six different countries, and I’m still growing.

📍What kept me going?

👉🏼 I believed in myself before anyone else did.
👉🏼 I learned from every failure instead of letting it define me.
👉🏼 I kept showing up—even on the hardest days.

If you’re on a path right now that feels uncertain, know this: persistence isn’t wrong when you’re chasing a goal that aligns with your potential. The journey might take longer than expected, but with the right mindset, constant learning, and unwavering effort, you will get there.

✅ Be persistent.
✅ Pray.
✅ Study.
✅ Observe.
✅ Learn from failures.
✅ Improve every day.

Have you ever persisted in something despite challenges? Share your experience in the comments!