05/12/2026
I turned 35 last week. Here are some hard truths I learned over the years…
1 - Pain is a masterful teacher.
2 - Embrace silence & stillness to hear what’s going on internally.
3 - Speed is your friend - learn to make decisions faster.
4 - Hesitation is defeat - if you wait too long, you will lose.
5 - Clearly define and understand your values - they act as a decision-making filter.
6 - Create & adhere to boundaries in your life.
7 - Share your wins - no matter how small, they build confidence & positively affect other people.
8 - Your body is the most valuable asset you have — treat it right and it will serve you.
9 - Speak up - holding s**t in gets heavy and creates emotional constipation.
10 - Minor, consistent changes make massive differences over time.
11 - Adopt a go-giver mindset - ask what you can give instead of take.
12 - You’re as strong as the words you tell yourself.
13 - You have to let go in order to grow - habits, behaviors, environments, relationships that keep you stuck.
14 - Your kids can be an excuse you hide behind or the reason you act like.
15 - When life gets dark, search for the bright spots.
16 - Learn new skills - you’re never too old to stop growing.
17 - Don’t be an as***le - being nice requires the same amount of energy as being mean.
18 - You are capable of more - you just have to believe it.
19 - Intentionally do HARD things - hard work will always be a valuable characteristic.
20 - Ask for help - you don’t have to do it alone.
21 - You can’t always control your circumstances, but you can control your attitude.
22 - You have more to give, even when you think there’s nothing left.
23 - Appreciate what you love & value in life, or they depreciate by default.
24 - Learn to forgive - holding onto resentment carries a cost.
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