Success changes as you grow. If you had asked me twenty years ago, I probably would have measured it by transactions, milestones, or how quickly I could build a business. Today, I think about it differently.
One thing business has taught me is to trust my instincts. That lesson didn’t come overnight. It came from enough experiences where I ignored a red flag because I was focused on the opportunity instead..
The longer I’ve been in business, the less interested I’ve become in fitting that mold. I’d rather people know me for how I think, how I work, and what I value.
I’ve found over the years is that my day is usually decided before work even begins. The way I start my morning has a direct impact on how I show up for everything that follows. I’m intentional about that.
People talk about balance like it’s something you figure out once and then you’re set. That hasn’t been my experience..
There was a time when I believed slowing down meant falling behind. What I see now is that slowing down, in the right ways, actually creates momentum.