Reader, thank you for welcoming me back to your inbox.

I spent the last week of March on vacation with my husband at the beach.

This is his last month of work before he retires.

Our youngest daughter leaves for college this fall, and I'll be the primary household income again, which hasn't been true since I left my corporate job in 2006.

I'm not going to lie; it freaks me out a little.

I've even thought that maybe I should retire, too.

Yet, the truth is I wanted to work during vacation two weeks ago. I still have more to say and do.

Retiring right now isn't my dream; its my escape hatch from the possibility of failure.

So instead of pulling away, I've invested in myself in ways I have been reluctant to permit myself to do in the past.

I've signed on with an agency to help me elevate my presence and position my brand.

I've outsourced the production of my podcast.

Both of these collaborations are so joyful for me.

If I had to make those decisions purely on the economic forecast of my current business book, it would be a "h3ll no!" (🤫 don't tell my husband)

After taking most of the 4th quarter to grieve my father's death, I started the year with more space in my schedule and my income.

Yet, I feel ready to deliver unparalleled value. And the success of my new podcast confirms that people are hungry for my message.

Reader I know that you are likely feeling the uncertainty of this time too.

Economic destabilization is everywhere.

Like me, you have a choice.

You can stay, put your head down, and hope to ride it out.

OR you can take advantage of any and every opportunity to invest in yourself.

Take on a new project, mentor a new hire, find a mentor for yourself, learn a new skill, etc.

It turns out that how you choose to perceive your circumstances has a significant impact on your happiness.

Tell me, what do you see first?

[I saw the skull, then the human]

Life is like this picture, your mind automatically processes and labels, but if you pause to look more closely, you will see another option.

The next few days, weeks, months, and years will be full of opportunities to choose which perception you allow to take your focus.

Reader, I invite you to join me in choosing abundance and hope over scarcity and fear.

There has never been a better time to bet on yourself.

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Join me this week for these live episodes

Episode 15 live stream available through LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube​

Episode 9 (rescheduled) live stream available through LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube​

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The Story I’m Telling Myself is for anyone who wants to overcome the limitations of self-doubt and live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Through candid conversations, you'll discover:

• The hidden costs of listening to your inner critic: How fear and doubt sabotage your confidence, happiness, and success.
• Transformational strategies for silencing the negative voice: Learn how to overcome self-doubt, embrace vulnerability, and step into your true potential.
• The power of a mindset shift: Discover how changing your internal dialogue can lead to extraordinary results.

Real-life stories of courage and resilience: Gain inspiration from everyday people who overcame their negative self-talk to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube Music.

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