Pursue You

If you know my story, you know that, as a former athlete, I am competitive. I have always been competitive with others, but also with myself. I love working hard being better than I was yesterday. The drive that comes from this competitive nature is good...until it's not. In Simon Sinek's book "The Infinite Game" he explains the concept of competition versus inspiration. Do the things we surround ourselves with encourage competition or inspire us to be better? I discuss and share some strategies for growth.

2020 was very difficult but there were many gifts that came from this past year, too. As many of us may have faced financial hardships over the past year, we are faced with hard conversations, many involving money. We have learned we may need to be smarter with our money, both from a business and personal standpoint. Today I am going to discuss my wealth journey. I will chat about what I have learned, mistakes I have made, successes I have found as well as 5 common wealth building mistakes.

This past year, my family has planned and completed two large business renovation projects. Aside from the time invested and the challenges 2020 presented, the mental and emotional loads were astronomical. After completion, I truly felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. When I do any big thing or have a lot on my plate, I realize I have to put new systems in place to survive. Said in another way, I learn that I either DO something, I DELEGATE something or DUMP something. Today I want to focus on the second two: Delegate and Dump. I believe there is real skill in developing your not-to-do list.

Today's episode is inspired by my sister, Ashley. I was watching her with her kids, 2 boys and a little girl. One thing I recognized as I watched how she handles her kids and lives day-to-day as a mother figure to them was her ability to rebound or recover. If her children tested her patience, she did not let it affect the rest of her day. I personally feel this is a challenge for me. If I get frustrated, it takes me a while to recover. Today I discuss how I am practicing overcoming these challenges.

A big focus on my heart right now is this idea to think small and to dream small. I am a dreamer. I am constantly thinking as big as possible. So, it sometimes feels counterintuitive to what I have always known and what is in my soul. As a result, dreaming big has been a tough balance for me. Today I discuss dreaming small and how it can help you succeed.

I hope my title today caught your attention! 2020 has taught me so many things but one thing I am highlighting today is the fact that 2020 made me realize how much I loved my life BEFORE all of this. How much I was intentional with so many things that helped me reset and re-center. So many things will never be the same, but I am excited to get back into certain intentional activities, such as vacationing. I share why planning that next trip is so important.

Last episode I discussed setting goals amidst the uncertainty and how self-care needs to be a priority in times of uncertainty. When there are so many unknowns, having your cup filled provides this strong foundation to face whatever comes your way. Having a full cup means you are centered. So, what do you do if you are off-center or out of alignment? Today I am talking about building your very own re-centering toolbox.

Today we are discussing goal setting. We are in the season of setting goals for 2021! 2020 has been very unique. 2021 will as well. I am sharing thoughts on how I am working with my businesses and how we are setting goals in 2021 amidst the uncertainty.

As I'm starting to think about 2021, setting my intentions and goals for next year, I'm feeling this resistance. I think there are road blocks every year that come in all shapes and sizes. I want to name some reasons that goal-setting might leave you feeling afraid. I believe that when you name the things you fear, they seem to lose their power. I find myself able to look at these challenges or fears or worries differently. And that's what I want today to be about for you.

Maybe the title today got your attention because you aren't an "early riser." You might feel that because you are not a "morning person" or someone who gets up early, you cannot be successful! This conversation today is about how you can be wildly successful even if you do not wake up early. I share key characteristics that we might consider applying to our lives and can set us up for more success.