A few days ago, I posted a blog about quality and price versus one of my competitors. It was in poor taste, and while I had a feeling about it before posting it, the advice of the person I asked was to “Go for it.” And so I did. It wasn’t in alignment, and I should have known better.
I think it’s easy to become so enamored with what someone else is doing and compare yourself to them, especially if you envy their game. I have been suffering the route of envy and fully paying the price.
I also want to add that I say this other business is “my competitor,” but I am not yet in the same arena as them. In fact, at this juncture, I’m nowhere even on the same show grounds. However, I have set my sights high with a goal in mind and a desire to honor the horses and their beloved people, and I will continue to aim high.
To anyone I offended or who felt targeted in my blog, I apologize. They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but I would argue this is not imitation; I have been fully inspired by what they are doing, and they have broadened my horizons when it comes to what is possible with equine fashion and design. Thank God they have paved the way for me to follow in their hoofprints.
To anyone reading this, thanks for letting me be human and learn as I go. There are no rule books in this game…that I know of…except what my gut tells me. I will seek to further follow my gut instead of the opinion of others. Lesson learned.