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It's our 1 year anniversary. When I was in prison, I never thought I'd find love again; I never thought I'd be worthy of receiving love. I wrote the following in my prison journal, and it appears in my memoir, "Blank Canvas." "I'm sad, filled with self-doubt. I'm not worthy of being loved, being happy, experiencing success, or forgiving myself." I was a fortune teller, and my future was cast in the shadow of this statement. I thought I'd be consumed by shame until I breathed my last breath. I wore this belief like I wear my skin. Today, we celebrate our anniversary. Next week, we head to Budapest where I'll be the closing keynote at the ECIIA | European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing 2024 Conference. Then to NJ for speaker training, then to Boston to present a new keynote, then to Houston for a keynote, followed by multiple virtual speaking gigs after that, and I've been invited back as a Luminary aboard Explora Journeys for a New Year's cruise where I'll share my stories and insights on reinventing extraordinary lives. We have a lovely home on a lake; I stop and look out our balcony doors at it every day and express gratitude. We have 2 special needs cats (a tripod and wobbly cat syndrome) that fill our home with love. We go for a walk on the beach every day, weather permitting. And more, but that's not the point of this. If there's one key lesson I've learned, it's this: I'm shit at forecasting the future, and much better when I express gratitude for the present.

Some stories are not written alone ... and some we have been writing together for 10, 20, 30 or even 35 years!  An evening full of memories, anecdotes and special moments: from the champagne reception to the award ceremony by our Board of Directors - it was an unforgettable evening!  Curious to find out more? Find out more here 👇  #insideRATIONAL #anniversary #career #RATIONALJobs #successful together #corporate culture #success stories 

if we met a year from now, what would we be celebrating? I love this question. It provides us an opportunity to both bring intent to our furture and to wrap it in gratitude. Research shows that thinking about the future is helpful to our day-to-day. Making daily decisions in the context of a well envisioned future will: 💪 increase persistence on a task 💪 help us make better daily decisions 💪 aid us to solve problems faster 💪 reduce our procrastination But, all too often we are hustling through our days: fighting fires, doing damage control, on problem patrol, death scrolling social media, or lost in meeting mania. So, what can you do? ✨Start your day with a minute of reflection on the future✨ Choose a date a week, month, or year from now and get clear about 1 thing you want to celebrate. ✨Once a week, remind your team what your are fighting for✨ Choose your medium and share your thoughts on why the world is better with your team in it. ✨Once a year, take stock in what you want to celebrate at this time next year✨ Have a yearly ritual with someone you love. Get together and do two things. First, answer the question of what you want to celebrate a year from now. Then, choose a date and book a place where you will come together a year from now to celebrate all that you accomplished. Plan something fun. Designing tomorrow's future is the antidote to combating the chaos of today.

Incredible to see our #growth and journey towards being the Ultimate #Project Success Company, all while remembering that at Ferguson we have a very distinctive culture anchored in #customerservice. We are a #relationship business. Together we help build more than homes and office buildings. We help build relationships, #trust, #confidence and #community. #TogetherWeBuildBetter

We’re all so focused on the destination—the big goals, the next milestone, the “I’ll be happy when…” moments. But let’s be honest… how often do we stop to appreciate the journey? 💫 I recently spoke to a client who had just hit a huge milestone. Instead of celebrating, she was already focused on the next big thing. I get it—we’re driven, ambitious, always reaching for more. But sometimes we forget that every step forward is worth celebrating. 🎉 Here’s the truth: 1️⃣ Growth happens in the journey—not just at the destination. 2️⃣ Small wins fuel big results—take time to acknowledge them. 3️⃣ Reflection brings perspective—look back and see how far you’ve come. 🌟 Take a moment today to appreciate your journey. You’re doing amazing things, and every step forward deserves a little celebration. 🎊 💬 What’s one win you’re celebrating this week—big or small? Drop a 🙌 in the comments and let’s celebrate each other’s journeys!

Some stories are not written alone ... and some we have been writing together for 10, 20, 30 or even 35 years!  An evening full of memories, anecdotes and special moments: from the champagne reception to the award ceremony by our Board of Directors - it was an unforgettable evening!  Curious to find out more? Find out more here 👇  #insideRATIONAL #anniversary #career #RATIONALJobs #successful together #corporate culture #success stories 

Some stories are not written alone ... and some we have been writing together for 10, 20, 30 or even 35 years!  An evening full of memories, anecdotes and special moments: from the champagne reception to the award ceremony by our Board of Directors - it was an unforgettable evening!  Curious to find out more? Find out more here 👇  #insideRATIONAL #anniversary #career #RATIONALJobs #successful together #corporate culture #success stories 

Not only is it Thankful Thursday, it's also my birthday! 🎉 As I celebrate another year of life, I can't help but reflect on the journey so far. Each year brings new experiences, challenges, and lessons, all of which shape who I am today. Check out my blog with some of these lessons. Here's to another year of growth, joy, and resilience! 🥂 Check out my blog post https://wix.to/TuiC8SG #newblogpost

Here's a snippet of our Ten-Year Celebrations!