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14 November 2023, by Billy Boss

What Do You Really Mean When You Say, "I AM FINE"

 

Do you know that “I am fine” is the most told lie in the English language? It is usually used when someone is, in fact, not fine but they say “I am fine” because they don’t want to burden others and it’s easier to explain than what’s wrong, would you agree?

F.I.N.E is said to stand for “Feeling Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional”, and can also be “Feeling I’m Nothing to Everyone” or “Feeling Inadequate, Needing Encouragement”. Whatever your definition of FINE may be most of us would just lie and say “I am FINE”, because it’s an easy way out.

Then why do we say “I am fine” when clearly, we’re not:

  • Not sure of what you really feel
  • Pretending to be okay
  • To avoid conflicts
  • Scared to tell what you're really feeling

 

Only those who identify with these feelings can truly understand the agony behind the words “I am fine.”

The next time someone asks how you are, think about the response you’re already anticipating. What if we didn’t settle for “fine”? What if we stop, take a moment, and answer with true sincerity how I’m doing? Or better yet, tell them how you’re feeling. We could all benefit from slowing down and honestly evaluating how we are doing.

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12 August 2025, by Billy Boss

Sweet Success: Building Confidence, Business, and Self-Worth — One Mochi Donut at a Time with Rita – The Donut Lady

 

 

Today, we're serving up a conversation as sweet as a mochi donut! 
 
Billy sits down with the inspiring Donut Lady herself, Rita, for a deliciously honest chat about what it really takes to follow your dreams, build a successful business, and balance life, family, and self-growth along the way. 
 
Rita’s story will pull you right into her journey — from tasting her first life-changing mochi donut in Japan to building a thriving business in Australia, overcoming financial fears, and creating a life full of purpose (and a little bit of powdered sugar magic). 
 
In This Episode, We Chat About: 

● Rita’s powerful journey from humble beginnings to a successful entrepreneur 

● How discovering mochi donuts led to building a business based on quality, heart, and customer love 

● The mindset shifts that helped her overcome fear, judgment, and financial struggles 

● Balancing ambition with family life and personal well-being 

● Why setting boundaries and filtering out negativity is essential for growth 

● The importance of loving your work — and creating imperfect magic anyway 

● How personal growth, resilience, and humor go hand in hand with success

Key Takeaways: 

● It’s never too late to chase a dream — even if it scares you. 

● Your mindset matters more than your starting point. 

● Success isn’t just about working harder — it’s about believing harder. 

● Authenticity, boundaries, and joy will carry you further than hustle alone. 

● Your next step doesn’t have to be perfect... it just needs to be taken.

If you’re ready to break free from limiting beliefs and build lasting self-worth, grab your FREE Guide: 13 Ways to Build Unshakeable Self-Worth HERE. 

Questions to Dig Deeper (Inspired by Rita’s Journey)

  1. What dream is sitting inside me, waiting for me to say yes?
  2. How would it feel to bet on myself — even if no one else understands the vision I see? 
  3. What old beliefs about success, money, or self-worth need to be left behind to step into my next chapter? 
  4. Where in my life am I waiting for “perfect” instead of taking the first messy, magical step? 
  5. What small idea or spark have I been underestimating — and what if it’s the beginning of something beautiful? 
  6. What boundaries do I need to set to protect my energy, creativity, and peace while building something that matters? 
  7. When was the last time I felt joy and flow — and how can I make more space for that feeling in my everyday life? 
  8. What does success really mean to me — and is that definition truly mine, or shaped by others’ expectations? 
  9. How can I honor both ambition and softness, structure and play, growth and grace as I move forward? 
  10. What’s one brave step I can take this week toward the dream I’ve been holding quietly inside? 

Questions to Dig Deeper (Inspired by Rita’s Journey):

  1. What dream is sitting inside me, waiting for me to say yes? 
  2. How would it feel to bet on myself — even if no one else understands the vision I see? 
  3. What old beliefs about success, money, or self-worth need to be left behind to step into my next chapter? 
  4. Where in my life am I waiting for “perfect” instead of taking the first messy, magical step? 
  5. What small idea or spark have I been underestimating — and what if it’s the beginning of something beautiful?
  6. What boundaries do I need to set to protect my energy, creativity, and peace while building something that matters? 
  7. When was the last time I felt joy and flow — and how can I make more space for that feeling in my everyday life? 
  8. What does success really mean to me — and is that definition truly mine, or shaped by others’ expectations? 
  9. How can I honor both ambition and softness, structure and play, growth and grace as I move forward? 
  10. What’s one brave step I can take this week toward the dream I’ve been holding quietly inside? 

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