When you hear the phrase 30 for 30 , what usually comes to mind is sports, mainly basketball, or maybe the ESPN documentary series that highlights significant moments in athletes’ careers. But today, I want to talk about a different kind of 30 for 30 : 30 people and 30 gifts leading up to my daughter Olivia’s 30th birthday, which is tomorrow. This beautiful idea came together thanks to her sister Sienna and her friend Antwonette, who invited me to help coordinate the gifts a

“Comparison Is the Thief of Joy” Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” What’s meant for you will never miss you. Just keep showing up for yourself, one step at a time, moving steadily toward your goals. So often in life, we feel disappointed because we think we should be further along than we are. But who told you that lie? Who or what are you comparing yourself to? Have you ever stopped to consider that you might be exactly where you’re supposed to

The day after my birthday, I started a new part-time job. Saying the work has been hard is honestly an understatement. I went from a comfortable office job to doing manual labor and that was my choice. I'm so glad I made it. I've been with my current employer for 17 years, and it’s been a good experience. But I needed a change. I want more in this next phase of my life. So, when this opportunity came up, I went all in. The week after my birthday, I studied every lesson, took

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