10 Business Lessons from a 3/5 Manifesting Generator
Running a business as a 3/5 Manifesting Generator is anything but linear. We’re designed for experimentation, growth through trial and error, and unexpected pivots. If you’re also a 3/5 MG (or just curious about how we operate), here are ten business lessons I’ve learned along the way.
1. I Stopped Fitting Myself into a Box
For a long time, I believed I had to pick one career path and stick with it. First, I tried being a massage therapist who used energy tools, but that didn’t feel quite right. Then I leaned fully into energy healing, but I wasn’t sure where massage therapy fit into my work. Eventually, I realized I didn’t have to choose—I wasn’t meant to do just one thing.
Now, I see myself as a soul with many tools, free to design my business in a way that honors the changing seasons of my passions. We’re often told we’re too much, too scattered, or that it’s not safe to shine in all our gifts. But once I embraced that I could be excellent at multiple things, I allowed my full Manifesting Generator nature to guide me—and that has helped me serve others in a much deeper way.
2. The Right Work Feels Energizing
Our sacral energy thrives when we’re doing work that excites us. If something feels draining, it’s a sign to reassess. I’ve experienced this over and over—whenever I take on projects that feel heavy or forced, I quickly lose momentum. But when I follow what excites me, everything flows with ease.
3. Trial and Error Is Part of the Process
The 3-line in our profile means we learn by doing. Not everything will work, and that’s okay. Each “failure” is actually valuable feedback guiding you toward what’s aligned. I’ve started and stopped different offerings over the years—some worked, some didn’t, but each one taught me something important about what I truly want to create.
4. Your Business Will Evolve (And That’s a Good Thing)
MGs don’t follow a straight path—we pivot. What starts as one thing may transform into something completely different. When I first started my practice, I thought I’d only do massage therapy. Now, my work has expanded into breathwork, energy healing, and personal coaching. If I had resisted change, I would have missed out on so much growth and fulfillment.
5. Not Everyone Will Get It—And That’s Okay
As a 3/5, you carry a visionary, sometimes misunderstood energy. Some people may not understand your shifts or your process, but the right people will deeply resonate with your work. I’ve had moments where others questioned my decisions or couldn’t see the bigger picture, but every pivot has brought me closer to the clients and community who truly align with what I do.
6. Rest Is Essential for Sustainability
Yes, we have a lot of energy, but we’re not meant to go full speed all the time. Pausing to rest and recharge prevents burnout and allows creativity to flow. I’ve learned this the hard way—pushing through exhaustion only leads to frustration. When I take intentional rest, I return with more clarity and inspiration.
7. Responding, Not Forcing, Creates the Best Results
MGs are designed to respond to what excites them rather than forcing things into existence. Pay attention to what lights you up—it’s often the universe showing you the next step. Some of my best business ideas have come from simply noticing where my energy naturally wants to go, rather than trying to force a rigid plan.
8. Sharing Your Journey Builds Connection
As a 3/5, your experiences hold wisdom for others. By sharing your lessons and pivots, you naturally attract the right clients and opportunities. I’ve seen this in my own work—when I open up about my journey, people feel seen and connected, which leads to deeper, more meaningful relationships with my community.
9. Business Strategies Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
What works for others may not work for you. Trust your own process. If a strategy feels restrictive, tweak it to fit your energy. I’ve invested in courses and business advice that didn’t align, only to realize that my best strategy is the one that allows me to follow my own flow.
10. Success Looks Different for Everyone
Let go of external expectations. Your version of success might not look traditional, but if it feels right to you, that’s all that matters. For me, success isn’t about working 24/7 or hitting arbitrary income goals—it’s about building a business that supports my life, my energy, and my family.
Conclusion
Being a 3/5 Manifesting Generator in business is a wild, non-linear, deeply fulfilling ride. The more you trust your unique design, the easier it gets. What lessons have you learned in your own business journey?
“Your life is not a destination to arrive at. It’s an unfolding. And so, let it unfold. Let yourself be led to the next exciting thing. Let yourself release the grasp on trying to force it so that all the magic, miracles, blessings, and lessons can find their way to you. Let go. Trust in doing so, you end up exactly where you’re meant to be.”
- Jamie Varon
Recommended Books for Manifesting Generators
How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up by Emilie Wapnick
Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams by Barbara Sher
