Look Again!

Lately I’ve been looking at my current situation; I am not where I want to be.

But….a few weeks ago, I was challenged by someone to look at what I had accomplished with new eyes. I want that for you too! I think we have become very good at self-criticism and not as strong in amazement at what we’ve been able to accomplish.

Some of us worked hard to achieve certain academic levels. Others of us have risen through the ranks within our career, and what we used to do is so far away in the distance; we’ve gotten used to our current level of achievement.

Others of us have raised (or are raising) future champions in industry, academia, government, armed forces, athletics, the sciences, and so on.

And we’ve all done some work on ourselves – to make us better, wiser, stronger and more mature. Because we’ve done the work, others around us are benefitting from what we’ve seen, experienced, learned, and applied.

Look again at everything that you’ve overcome to get to where you are today. Reflect, and be grateful. (This may get quite emotional…)

Now, here’s where your next step comes in: writing your story – the ups, downs, lessons, and words of encouragement. Be ready to write and share your story! So many others (i.e., people who haven’t met you yet) need the lessons you’ve learned and the hurdles you had to overcome to be who you are today. Don’t delay in sharing your thoughts in written form any longer.

By-the-way: I am preparing to host an intimate writing workshop here in Charlotte NC. I’ve identified a nice location and I want to spend 3 hours with you on a Saturday afternoon between December and February. Reply to this email and let me know if you are ready to work with me as a cohort for one afternoon. Based on the success of that afternoon, we may schedule other sessions.

I’d love to see you in person soon! Also indicate the best dates/month for you (one Saturday between Dec 2024 – Feb 2025).

Speak with you soon!