In this episode of "Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn," Anna reflects on how losing her grandmother reshaped her understanding of success. Instead of measuring life by revenue and achievements, she explores family time, presence, and connection as the metrics that really matter. Through a tender story of her grandmother's final days, she shares how grief led her to redesign her life around proximity to loved ones and choosing memories over milestones.

Key Points:

• Success is often measured by numbers, not connection
• Loss of grandmother prompted deep reflection on priorities
• Final visit with grandmother became a cherished, intentional goodbye
• Grandmother valued experiences and relationships over accomplishments
• Her gift was making others feel seen and special
• Realization: family time must be prioritized now, not "when life calms down"
• Decision to create homes in Michigan and California for family proximity
• No amount of success can replace missed family moments
• Listeners urged to ask: "Who am I building this for?"
• A life well lived: connection is central, not an afterthought
• There's always another email or sale—but not always another chance to see a loved one

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