POSITIVITY
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"20 Years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the ones
that you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade
winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
~Mark Twain.
So, this article isn't strictly grooming related, it can be applied to all things in life.
It is about self worth, self promotion and positivity.
I started grooming in 2007. This year is my 10th anniversary. I have had many ups and downs during my time as a pet
groomer. I have been criticised and ignored. Thrust in to the limelight and publicly slated. I have been held to ridicule and
threatened with harm. I have made the best of friends from all over the world and at the same time, unbeknownst to me,
made many enemies. Whilst all of these things were happening I can absolutely promise you, I didn't waver, I didn't draw a
breath, I didn't hide away. I was never diverted from my path.
Let me explain why…
I was educated. I had knowledge. I armed myself with the truth. I knew the answers to the difficult questions. I deflected the
nay sayers with intelligence. I didn't feel frightened. I stood my ground. I accepted many years ago that I will make mistakes
but that I will also learn from them.
Sometimes the right path is a very lonely one. I am very happy to walk alone. It was a hard lesson to learn at first but i
leaned on those I respected and listened to the experience of those that have walked the path before me. I found that the
correct path isn't always the most popular one.
Having stood up and chosen this path, I have now had many successes, I have judged internationally at Grooming Shows.
I am the busiest MC in the UK and present most of the shows. I am regularly on TV as a grooming expert. I am known as
a safety freak. Yes I get teased because I choose to vilify the use of chemicals on a dogs coat but I'm totally fine with that.
I would rather be known for this than the guy that nearly suffocated a poodle because I wanted his coat to be darker and
used a chemical to achieve this.