How What I’m Given Fuels What I Give

photo: author

Yesterday, my workout partner asked me what I do when I need coaching and a little life-help. Even though I’ve got 20 years as an inspiring educator and business owner in my back pocket, I still need guidance in my own life sometimes.

I still get frustrated, bummed out, fearful & unsure of my footing.

When I feel any of these emotions, I turn to my library of coaching podcasts, such as The Good Life Project, NPR’s How I Built This, & Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations, just to name a few.

I reach for inspiring articles. Google motivational YouTube videos. Journal. Meditate. Walk or yoga.

But do you know what answer I gave her??

I told her: My friends. (Including this lovely lady posing on the rocks with me in the cover photo.)

I’ve surrounded myself with successful, hard-working, & supportive individuals who throw me a life-line when I feel overwhelmed, insecure & need a pep-talk.

Nothing has propelled me farther than my network of incredible people. They see what I’m capable of, and take the time to remind me to see that for myself.

I would not have come this far without them.