How Did I Get Here?

Imani says to Be Still...get rid of everything that causes noise.  Honor yourself! 

Louis' lesson is to always to curious - ABC.  We lose a lot of our natural curiosity when we get older...continue to be a sponge and ask questions.

To get more info about his new business Life of Quality Brands or his organization Black Dads of The Bay Area contact him on LinkedIn...  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisceaser

Sholeh shares that we should stop thinking that everything needs to be perfect...we hold ourselves back.  You have God given talents like everyone else, so just jump in there and do it!

Also, check out the poem "The Guest House" by Rumi

Patrice shares that;

• You should not give up on yourself...no matter how hard things are in the moment, if you don't give up, things will get better.
• Respect yourself enough to say no
• Value yourself enough t leave situations that are not for you
• Honor yourself enough to go after the things you want

You can find Patrice at...
https://www.patricejbridal.com
https://www.facebook.com/PatriceJBridal
https://www.instagram.com/patricejbridal
https://www.instagram.com/patricej715

Rob shares...getting comfortable in uncomfortable situations and still performing is huge!  If you won't do something that you're not absolutely certain that you'll be successful at, you probably won't become all that successful...take risks!

Everett shares that...we are all put here for a purpose,  with a story to tell and a gift to bring and while they are all different, they are all worthy.  So by all means possible and with as much bravery and audacity as you can muster up, make those things present and allow them to live in the world...trust the process.

You can check out some of Everett's work on Instagram at...
https://www.instagram.com/lizab.couture

While Zoie is only 15 years old she shares what she is currently working on herself...

• Learning to study is about learning what works for you
• Boundaries are really important...respect them
• Procrastination ..once you get the first step, the hardest step done you'll breeze through it an ten you'll be done.  You just have to get started!

I can't say it enough, how proud I am of Dr. Amira Hill-Yancy.  Remember everyone, to stand firm and believe in yourself.

Erica shares that prayer, consistency and taking the steps in the direction you want to go is important.  You may find something intimidating  or think you can't do it, until you actually go out there and do it!

You can find Erica at:
https://www.rivetingreflections.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivetingreflections
https://www.instagram.com/riveting_reflections

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Melanie shares that we are always so hard on ourselves yet we extend grace to others...so be sure to extend grace to yourself.

To celebrate my 6 month milestone I thought I'd answer some of your questions and you guys came through and made me dig deep...thank you.  

Be sure to join me and a new guest on Wednesday July 14 for the next episode of How Did I Get Here.  I appreciate you!

Sean shares that we should reach out and connect with the person that can help you achieve and bridge that gap between where you're thinking about going and where you actually want to be.

Bob would like us to get out of our car and be a pedestrian for a week...and see how different the world is when you're not in the safety of your own car.

Books Bob mentioned:
"No Contest" by Alfie Kohn
"The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee

Kathy shares that you should sit down and be quiet with yourself...focus on you and think about what you like, find what makes you tick.  

Angela...mother of 5, author, life coach and blogger shares that you should free yourself of trying to get approval from other people.  Someone may say one negative thing and cause you to doubt yourself...unnecessarily!
You can find Angela and her work in multiple locations...
You can find the following on her website:  https://www.breakthroughblog4women.com

• Blog - Christian Blog for Homeschool Moms and Homemakers
• Books - 
  • Manifest Your Goals and Dreams
  • 25 Attitudes You Must Have For A Breakthrough
  • How to Be An Extraordinary Single Lady
  • Dare to Dream Big
  • 6 Principles to Attract a Godly Husband

Instagram:  #Angelayourlifecoach

Jay shares that you should take note of the things you're good at - understanding that everyone has their own path, their own strengths and their own weakness - know that what's meant for your best friend, your brother or your cousins might not be for you.

You can find Jay and his boys on their podcast Palace 35 at...
YouTube:  Palace 35 or  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=palace+35 
Instagram:  palace35_  or  https://instagram.com/palace35_?utm_medium=copy_link

If you're looking for a trainer, you can find Jay here...
Instagram: sithlordocho  or  https://instagram.com/sithlordocho?utm_medium=copy_link
Facebook:  Jay Alvin  or https://www.facebook.com/jay.alvin3

Andrew shares...humiliation is awful, but if you're not willing to put yourself out there then fear of humiliation can keep you from growing.

Check out Andrew and his artwork...

• Website:  https://www.andrewnaeger.com/
• Instagram:  https://instagram.com/andrewnaeger?utm_medium=copy_link

The Ted Talk Andrew mentioned in our conversation...
Sir Ken Robinson - Do Schools Kill Creativity?
 https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity

Ruth shares that mental health is important and that it's not a weakness to need someone else to help you through a stage in your life.

Ruth works with the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA.  It is a hospital for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine & chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.  Here are some resources...

Websites:
https://www.shepherd.org
https://myshepherdconnection.org

Book:
Building Better Caregivers:  A caregivers guide to reducing stress and staying healthy

Nick shares...you should learn to pick your battles, then learn how to approach situations for the battles you do pick.
Check out Nick and Klover on their podcast Straight Guac and follow them on Instagram at...
https://instagram.com/straightguac?igshid=1s82hockkh4vw

Kris shares...if you have some sort of desire, don't let anyone squash that for you...instead look into how you can do it to its fullest and take those chances while you can, when you're young.

Don't just listen to one person that tells you 'this is what you're going to do'.  If that does not sound like your path, make your own!