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PS 129 Start Where You Are (Not Where You Think You Should Be)
7th January 2026 • Upgrade Your Education Business • Sumantha McMahon
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There is constant pressure about where you should be in your business. Six figures. Passive income. Constant launches. In this episode, I talk about why that comparison is unhelpful and why where you are right now is enough.

This episode is for tutors and education business owners who feel behind or overwhelmed. It focuses on sustainable growth, grounded decisions, and taking one honest next step.

Enjoy :-)

Sumantha

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👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners.

As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tutor, combined with my 20+ years as a business owner, I'm in it with you! Yes, I'm qualified too :-)

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Sumantha:

There is so much messaging about where you should be in your business journey. Six figures, passive income, constant launches. It is easy to feel overwhelmed or like you are behind, even when you are building something meaningful. But you can only begin from where you are right now, and where you are right now is enough.

Sumantha:

Maybe you are still figuring out your niche. Maybe you are just starting to charge more. Maybe you are learning to say no to clients who do not feel aligned. These are powerful places to be. Business is a journey, not a destination, and building from where you actually are creates something far more sustainable.

Sumantha:

When you make decisions rooted in your reality, rather than external pressure, your business becomes more satisfying. If this resonates, take a breath, acknowledge the season you are in, and ask yourself one question. What is one honest, grounded step you can take from here?

Sumantha:

Just start from where you are right now, not from where you think you should be.

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