You will have days where quitting sounds more reasonable than continuing.
The pressure builds.
Some clients question your integrity. An error sneaks through.
You’re fighting to keep up with compliance updates, balancing deadlines, running your firm or your life on fumes (remember the movie fast & furious?). You wonder if it’s worth it.
On those days, the only thing that holds you up is your “why.”
Why did you choose this path?
Why did you sacrifice years of study, pass brutal exams, endure sleepless seasons of tax deadlines and Q4 chaos?
Not for applause. Not just for a paycheck. You stepped into this profession because something in you knew the work mattered.
And it still does.
Whether you’re helping a single mother maximize her refund, guiding a nonprofit through a grant audit, or preparing a business owner to meet with their banker, you are the quiet force behind their stability.
You protect dreams.
You catch what others miss.
You bring structure to chaos and logic to confusion.
This isn’t just a service, it’s stewardship.
But that only stays true if you stay anchored.
The market will shift.
Regulations will change.
Some clients will be ungrateful.
Some days will feel unrewarding.
But if your foundation is rooted in purpose, you’ll keep showing up with clarity and conviction.
I’ve wanted to walk away more than once. I’ve felt burned out, blindsided, and burdened beyond what I thought I could carry.
But I always come back to this: My work brings order, dignity, and protection to people who need it most. That reminder resets everything.
Apply This Today:
Write down your “why” on paper, not just in your head.
Put it somewhere you’ll see when you’re overwhelmed.
And when those hard days come (because they will), read it aloud.
Remind yourself that your work matters, not because it’s perfect, but because it serves.
Your license is more than a credential.
It’s a trust.
A responsibility.
A calling.
Protect it. Own it. Live it.
And if you’re just starting out, take every lesson in this series seriously.
I didn’t write them to impress you. I wrote them to protect you from what almost took me out.
Finish strong. The world needs what you carry.
Don’t miss the surprise bonus episode tomorrow.
Book your free 15 minutes clarity session today: 757-977-8911 or email [email protected]
If we haven’t met,
I am Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA,
❤️Daddy YONGKA’s Nyomshiliv,
💃🏾Abakwa’s FINEST and SMARTEST CPA,
💸Tax Strategist and Tax Alchemist Extraordinaire,
👩🏽💼Regent University MBA Professor,
I serve through The Ark NPS, a full-service Accounting Firm, where we provide Accounting services, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Preparation, Planning, Resolution and Consulting, as well as Startup services to Individuals, Businesses and Nonprofits.
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