Hey Hey Hey! As I celebrate my 47th trip around the sun 🌞, I’m filled with nothing but gratitude 🙏🏾. Blessed beyond belief. Humbled by the journey. Energized by what’s ahead.
Now, I originally thought about sharing just my Top 10 Lessons … but then I said, “Naaahhh… let’s give the FULL 47!” One for each year I’ve been blessed to be on this earth. Let’s GO! 💥
So here they are — the Top 47 Life Lessons that have shaped my mindset, molded my mission, and fueled my fire 🔥:
1. God doesn’t make mistakes.
Walk boldly in YOUR purpose.
2. Relationships are EVERYTHING.
Build them. Nurture them. Treasure them.
3. Be YOU, all day, every day.
Authenticity wins.
4. The little things ARE the BIG thangs.
Don’t overlook the details – as they matter much more than you think.
5. Gratitude is the gateway to greatness.
Lead with thanks, and watch doors open.
6. JOY is a choice.
Choose it daily and share it freely. #ItsYourChoice 🫵🏾
7. Your Energy ⚡️ is contagious.
Bring the heat and others will catch fire 🔥
8. Being different is your advantage.
Own it. Flaunt it. Shine bright. #WheresWaldo 👀
9. Life is short.
Smile often, laugh loudly, and dance terribly.
10. Your network is your net worth.
ONLY if you nurture it 🌱
11. Your mindset is your secret weapon.
Protect it. Sharpen it. Use it daily.
12. Faith fuels the journey.
Keep the main thing the main thing.
13. Success isn’t free or promised.
Your sweat, your consistency – that’s the price. #PaidTheCostToBeDaBoss
14. Action cures fear.
Get JOLT!⚡️ed and don’t freeze. #KeepOnMovingDontStop
15. Be intentional.
Don’t just let life happen—go MAKE it happen 🏃🏾♂️💨
16. You don’t need permission to be great.
Give YOURSELF permission. #TakeThatTakeThat
17. Adversity introduces you to your strength.
You’ve got more in YOUR tank. #UnleashDaBeast
18. Preparation is the separator.
Get ready … Stay ready. … Show up READY. #WeREADY
19. Make deposits into others.
Don’t just take withdrawals. #GoGiver
20. Coachability is a superpower.
Stay humble. Stay hungry. Or should I say, #Hongry 🤪
21. Kindness = strength.
Lead with love 🫶🏾
22. Time is your most precious asset.
Don’t waste it, and most definitely don’t WAIT. #NoRegrets #TomorrowIsNotPromised 🙏🏾
23. Start ugly … just Start.
Perfection is a myth. Progress is magic. #CrappyFirstDraft FTW 🏆
24. Stop the Comparison Games.
Run YOUR race. At YOUR pace.
25. Sales is not a dirty word – it’s an act of service.
Serve well! Solve well!
26. Success is better when shared.
Don’t go it alone. #TeamworkDreamwork
27. Confidence is built brick by brick.
Lay your bricks daily, each and every day.
28. Be a Storyteller.
Your story matters. Tell it. Own it. Live it.
29. Be where your feet are.
Your presence is a present 🎁… and POWERFUL!
30. Laughter is truly the best medicine.
Don’t take yourself too seriously 😂
31. Fail forward.
Each ‘L’ is a Lesson, and not a loss.
32. Your words carry weight.
Use them to uplift, not tear down.
33. There’s no growth in your comfort zone.
Get uncomfortable – on purpose and with intention.
34. Celebrate others – genuinely and often.
There’s enough shine for everyone 🤩
35. It’s not what happens to you …
… it’s how you RESPOND that defines you.
36. You can’t pour successfully from an empty cup.
Care for YOU, first and foremost. #MindBodySoulSpirit
37. Learning never stops.
Stay curious and teachable.
38. Show up with excellence. 💫
Even when you think no one is watching.
39. You are always auditioning.
Every room. Every Zoom. Every single time. #SomeoneIsWatching 👀
40. Be a bridge builder.
Sincere connection is currency.
41. Hard work beats talent…
…when talent snoozes 💤 #NoReplacementForHardWork
42. Don’t wait for opportunities.
CREATE and MAKE‘em happen!
43. Every interaction is a chance.
Make it count for positive impact👍🏾
44. Forgiveness frees YOU.
Don’t carry that weight around🧘🏾♂️
45. Never underestimate a handwritten note.
Simple. Powerful. Memorable. #ThoughtfulActions
46. Legacy truly matters.
Live today in a way your future self would be proud of.
47. Be a thermostat, not a thermometer.
Set the tone, don’t just measure it 🌡️
So there you have it — 47 life lessons learned, earned, lived and loved.
Some came from joy, some from pain, ALL from experience.
My hope is these nuggets of wisdom spark something in YOU – a reminder, reflection or even a rally cry to step boldly into your greatness.
Because life isn’t just about learning lessons…
It’s about truly living them.
Keep growing, keep glowing & keep JOLTING into your purpose with passion.
Let’s make every moment count. Let’s gooooooo! ⚡️🔥
