10 Hard Truths from Another Trip Around the Sun
I was offline last weekend, celebrating my birthday with family and friends.
Now I’m recharged, reloaded, and dropping truth bombs.
Another year taught me lessons worth sharing—here are 10 to kickoff your week strong:
1. Don't Give Away Your Power
The second you say, 'I can’t do X because of Y,' you’ve handed Y the reins. Take it back—own your path and figure out what you need to make it happen.
2. Results Or Excuses
You either find a way to get it done, or you find an excuse. You can’t have both. The choice is yours.
3. You Got To Go Through It, To Grow Through It
Tough times? You can face them head-on, push through, and come out stronger—or dodge them and let them brew in the back of your mind. The longer you wait, the uglier it gets—your call.
4. Pain Is The Price
You can chill on the couch all day—and yeah, rest matters—but don’t expect life to hand you anything while you’re at it. Big goals demand big effort; how much pain are you willing to endure to level up?
5. Happy But Not Satisfied
Choose happiness now—it’s your right at every step. I’m happy today, but I’m not done; I’ll keep grinding because satisfaction’s a moving target.
6. Ignore critics
Most people who have something to say haven’t walked your path or chased your dreams. Find what lights you up, go all in, and let them talk—give ‘em something worth gossiping about.
7. Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations
We duck the tough talks because they scare us, but communication’s our superpower. Pick up the phone, say what’s real, and watch the weight lift—nine times out of ten, it’s a game-changer.
8. Consistency Creates Timing
People call it luck when the big break hits, but were you ‘lucky’ grinding daily for six months? Nope—you were ready, so stay steady and the moment will come.
9. Envy vs Effort
Quit eyeballing what others have—jealousy’s a waste of fuel. Shift that perspective into inspiration, if they can do it, so can you. You decide where your energy goes—make it count.
10. The Calm Mind Wins
Losing your cool shows you can’t control your emotions. Stay calm, think straight, and rise above—never make decisions based on emotions.
So, which one of these lands the hardest for you?
Got any lessons from your own playbook you want to throw my way?
Iron Sharpens Iron!
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