1) NOTHING IS THE END OF THE WORLD, UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD

I use to catastrophize everything and I can promise you that it does not solve anything. Wherever you are in life, no matter how dire it may seem, know that you strong enough to get through it. Truly there is nothing that is the end of the world, until the actual end of the world.

2) YOU ARE WHAT YOU SAY YOU ARE

The language you use impacts what you believe. Whoever you truly believe that you are, that is how your life is going to play out. 

3) YOUR SUCCESS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

The sooner you realize that no one is going to hand you success on a silver platter, the sooner you’ll be able to get over your excuses and just start taking action. 

“If it will be, it’s up to me.”

You have to take full responsibility for creating your dream life.

4) THE SECRET TO LIVING IS GIVING

This is one I learnt from Tony Robbins and, to me, it has 2 meaning. 

• Nothing feels as good as being generous, being kind, and knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of other people. 

• On the spiritual side of things: the more that you give, the more that you receive.

5) KNOW WHAT YOU WANT IN LIFE AND OWN IT 

Something I’ve realized over the last decade that anything I want is valid. I used to be so ashamed of sharing my goals, but I’ve realized that the more that I claim what I want, the more powerful it feels to go after those things.

Stop keeping your goals to yourself because you’re afraid of what they’ll think.

6) COURAGE IS NOT ABOUT BEING FEARLESS, IT’S ABOUT EXPERIENCING FEAR AND TAKING MASSIVE ACTION ANYWAY

I used to think I had to be totally fearless before I could be successful. But, then it became abundantly clear that the most successful people in the world are those that unsure or insecure, but take action anyway.

7) IN LIFE WE ARE LIKE A BOW AND ARROW, TO MOVE FORWARD WITH FORCE, WE FIRST NEED TO PULL BACK.

There is this whole hustle culture that has become really popular online and we all know that that is just not my jam. I am all about the play hard, work hard life. 

Yes, it’s important to be passionate about what you do, but you have to be able to enjoy your life as well. It’s so important to pull back, not only to reflect but to re-energize.

8) GET ENOUGH SLEEP 

For the early part of this decade, I barely slept. Now, I prioritize it. If you want to be focused, energized, happy, fulfilled, and show up in a way that magnetizes people to you, you have to get your sleep.

9) IF YOU HAVE TO TRY TO HARD TO IMPRESS SOMEONE, THEY ARE USUALLY NOT WORTH IMPRESSING

Humans are always trying to find love and connection. So whether it’s with a team, friends, or a partner, if you have to try too hard to get their attention, it’s not worth it. 

Authenticity is so incredibly important to your happiness and I promise you, there are people out there who will accept you for exactly who you are. 

“Please be courageous enough to be yourself.”

10) FOLLOW YOUR GUT, THAT BITCH KNOWS WHAT’S UP

Learn to connect to your intuition, learn to connect to your gut, because I guarantee the insights you get from that place are the most powerful ones.

11) SAVE YOUR MONEY

Whether it’s for a rainy day, whether it’s for a house, whether it’s for investments, just know your financial situation. Make sure you have more coming in than you have going out.

12) HE WHO SAYS HE CAN AND HE WHO SAYS HE CAN’T ARE BOTH RIGHT

This is one of my favourite quotes. What you say you can do, you can do. If you believe in yourself, you will make it happen. You will find a way. So many opportunities become obvious to you when you truly shift that belief.

13) IN LIFE, WE GET WHAT WE TOLERATE

This could be in your relationships, your business, or even just in the tiny details of your life…what you tolerate is what you are going to experience more of. So, make the changes where necessary to improve your experiences.

14) SUCCESS IS 80% PSYCHOLOGY, AND 20% STRATEGY

So many people are looking for the next “hack” to achieve their goals. Fact is, normally the strategy is simple, most people don’t achieve their goals because of their mindset. They don’t believe in themselves, they self-sabotage…So, please, if you are on a journey to creating success in any area of your life make sure you are working on yourself.

15) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DEFINE YOURSELF

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be on any given day is totally fine. You do not need to fit into any one box. Whoever you are today, tomorrow, and the next day is absolutely perfect.

16) THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO BE KIND TO OTHER PEOPLE

No explanation needed.

17) YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO FALL WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING AT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING

When you are constantly looking at what other people are doing, you get unsteady in our own conviction towards your goals. Stay focused on where you’re going.

“Wherever you are right now is perfect.”

18) YOU ARE NEVER TO OLD TO TRY SOMETHING NEW

It’s so important to recognize that whatever you’re interested in life, it’s never too late to just go for it. Like, common, Cher didn’t pick up surfing until she was 70.

19) WE
AR SUNSCREEN!

Just wear sunscreen.

20) MOST PEOPLE AREN’T SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE THEY CAN’T, IT’S BECAUSE THEY WON’T

Whenever you say you can’t just ask yourself if that’s true. Is it actually because you won’t? When you’re honest with yourself, you can change from there.

21) WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN, YOUR BRAIN ISN’T SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER TOO MUCH

They say your short term memory can really only remember about 7 things. If you are trying to remember all the life and business things, it is inevitable that you forget something. Get in the habit of writing things down.

22) YOUR BODY IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU EVER REALLY HAVE TO LIVE, SO TAKE CARE OF IT.

Your body is truly the only place you are going to reside for your lifetime and if you don’t take care of it, it will eventually just give up on you.

23) THE MORE ORGANIZED YOU BECOME, THE MORE FREE YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE

Ever since I became truly organized, the more free time I actually have. Know what you’re supposed to be doing and then actually do it.

24) ALTHOUGH SUCCESS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, THERE IS SO MUCH POWER IN ASKING FOR HELP.

Whether it’s with accountability or hire a team member, you don’t have to do it alone. The more supported you are, the more successful you’ll actually be.

25) IT’S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE

At the end of the day, your perspective changes the way you see the world and the way you see the world will change how you react and act within it. You choose what you focus on.

26) EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING INTERESTING TO SAY

Be open to learning from anyone or everyone. And, understand that what you have to say is of value.

27) KNOW WHAT SETS YOUR SOUL ON FIRE AND DO MORE OF THAT

When you start living in alignment with your own values and interests life is going to be so much more fun for you.

28) THE AMOUNT OF WORK YOU DO WILL NOT EQUATE TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU MAKE

Yes, in the beginning, you need to work a little harder but know that your hard work is not the exact thing that is getting you paid. Work on your money mindset, work on scaling, working on building a sustainable business or life.

29) YOU WON’T REMEMBER THE MILESTONES, YOU WILL REMEMBER THE MOMENTS

I used to strive for the milestones, but, looking back, it’s the moments I cherish the most. So, don’t get so caught up in achieving your milestones, that you miss all the moments.

30) IF IT’S NOT FUN, IT’S NOT WORTH IT

I actually do believe that being successful in life is about being happy, whatever that looks like to you. You only have one life, so why not do everything you can, every single day, to make it amazing.

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