The Dream is Still Alive (Even If You’re Doubting Everything) Feeling Doubt at the End of the School Year? Why You’re Not Failing—You’re Growing
May is a whirlwind — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re feeling a wave of doubt about your school, your vision, or your leadership right now — you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest Mays in my journey building Lighthouse Learning Microschool. Sitting in my car, exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if I had made a mistake — questioning if I was cut out for this dream I had worked so hard for.
If you’re second-guessing everything — Is this really working? Am I crazy to think I can do this? — I want you to hear me clearly:
👉 You are not failing. You are growing.
Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Why doubt is normal for microschool founders and education entrepreneurs (especially in May)
✅ How to recognize that low energy doesn’t invalidate your vision
✅ Why difficulty isn’t a detour — it’s often a sign of breakthrough
✅ How real founders (like Darla and Laura) overcame moments of fear, low enrollment, and uncertainty
✅ Practical steps to reset your confidence and clarity before summer hits
You’ll also hear my personal story from the flood year at Lighthouse — when nothing looked like the dream I envisioned — and how I had to redefine what success looked like through seasons of difficulty.
✨ Practical strategies you can start today:
Write down three obstacles you’ve already overcome this year
Reach out to a fellow microschool builder, mentor, or mastermind community for encouragement
Rest before you rush — major decisions should come after recovery, not from exhaustion
🌟 You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.
👉 Ready to rebuild your momentum and vision this summer?
Join us inside MicroSchool Masterminds, where dreamers, builders, and leaders grow their microschools with real support, systems, and soul.
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