Ever since I wrote my book, The Power of Transparency, I’ve had a new way of looking at my life. It’s a little surreal, honestly, to see your own story laid out on paper—your wins, your struggles, the moments that shaped you—right there for the whole world to see. It made me stop and ask, Am I really doing as much as I can to unlock my full potential?
Here’s the truth: life is a story, and you are the author. You hold the pen. But being the author doesn’t mean writing a rigid script—it means being open to edits along the way. You need a clear idea of where you want to go, but you also have to allow new information to come in and adjust your vision when necessary. That’s not always easy. It requires a level of emotional detachment.
For example, a while back I was doing property management—placing tenants, handling properties. I liked it, it made good money, and from the outside, it seemed like a great fit. But after six months, I realized something important: while the work itself was fine, it wasn’t producing the lifestyle I wanted. I had to take that new information, step back, and ask myself, “Is this really the story I want to write?” The answer was no. So I pivoted. I adjusted my reality to find something better suited to my vision of the future.
And that’s what it’s all about—trial and error. You won’t get it right every time, and that’s okay. Don’t get so stuck in your plans for the future that you miss the warning signs, the gut feelings, or the moments that tell you to reevaluate. Life is about moving forward, writing the next chapter, and being brave enough to rewrite when something isn’t working.
So today, I challenge you to pick up the pen and start writing. Look at the life you’ve had so far—your story to this point—and think about where you want it to go next. Have a vision, but stay flexible. You’re the author, and that means you have the power to edit, rewrite, and adjust along the way. After all, it’s your story to tell—so make it a good one.
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