“I’ve got one hand in my pocket and the other one is giving a high five.” ✋🏾 ~Alanis Morissette.

42 years young... (#323)

When you are caring for other people, sometimes your weeks can be extremely unpredictable.  My grandma had a fall and a hospital stay this week.

(She’s doing much better and is back home now.)

Lemme tell you, your girl is exhausted.

But also, I’m writing this email on my 42nd birthday 🥳🥳, and while this week hasn’t been the best, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the good things in my life:

• I have a wonderful support system of friends, family, and coworkers who have my back always.  

• I have a great job with a lot of freedom and flexibility and a business that lets me do something I’m super passionate about.

• As much as I can, I make time for the things that bring me joy.  I’m so looking forward to seeing the Jagged Little Pill musical tonight and celebrating my birthday with family and friends.

I once heard a quote that says:

“When you focus on the good, the good gets better.” 

And if nothing else, it gives you a reason to smile. 😊

Now I’d love to hear from you.

Reply and let me know 1 thing in life that is good and makes you smile.

On to the picks!

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#loves 😍

• 📺. Watching: You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For by Adam Roa. Just watch it. It’s incredible. Tip: Josh Spector
  

• 👓. Reading: Top 50 productivity hacks chosen by the Internet and you. Tip: Minimalist Hustler Daily

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#reads

A Letter from Your Calling — tinybuddha.com

I love this letter written by Tara Sophia Mohr as if she was your calling. What a wonderful reminder for the work we are meant to do.

“It’s me. The one who keeps talking to you about that thing. That project. That possibility.

I know you think you couldn’t be the one for the job, but honestly, if you weren’t the one for the job, I wouldn’t have come to you with it.”

Listen to that voice. The world needs you.

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#icymi

• 😍. Last issue’s top pick was: 15 Ideas You Can Steal to Make the Next 12 Months a Period of Remarkable Growth

• 💬. Side Hustle Convos: Read more about a passion project started by two friends with a shared love of baseball.

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#lifevibes

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