Next Chapter of You

I turned one year wiser (and older) last week.

When you are beyond the age of being excited about birthday cakes and presents like my 4-year-old daughter, you celebrate simpler things in life.

Things like being grateful for another year of love, health, and doing what I love.

I took out my journal and saw I had written it down exactly a year ago.

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu

Life is not linear.

I’ve reinvented myself many times. I spent 5+ years in finance and 10+ years in marketing. I never thought I would become an entrepreneur and content creator.

We underestimate the potential we all have. The myth is that success in life is only possible if we follow a straight path.

Did you know that many people have found success later on in life?

Toni Morrison published her first novel at age 39 and won a Pulitzer Prize in her 50s.

Jack Ma founded Alibaba at the age of 45.

Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn when he was 35. It became notably successful after he turned 40.

Henry Ford revolutionized the auto industry at age 40 after failed previous ventures.

If you have been considering pursuing things that you are curious about, it’s never too late.

Here are some tips to help you on this journey:

Find your why. In my last email, I talked about your ikigai. It’s a Japanese philosophy about “reason for being”. I also shared these exercises in my latest video on my YouTube channel to help you find your next steps.
Pursue your curiosity with the skills you want to build. Dedicate time daily to learning this. Listen to podcasts, read books, take courses, and connect with those who are ahead of you.
Make a pact with yourself to practice what you’ve learned. 10 years ago, I was jobless. But, I made a portfolio of social media content examples. They helped me get my first marketing job. When I started YouTube, I committed to my first 5 videos to get going.
Find a community by surrounding yourself with people who share your interests. They will help to lift you higher on days when it gets hard.
Fall in love with the process and be patient with yourself.

Reinvention is part of life because life is a dynamic process.

We’re not living a linear life, and your success isn’t attached to who you are, but who you can become.

It’s never too late to redefine your success and path.

What are you curious about? Feel free to reply to this email and share it with me.

To your success,

Laurie 🙌

🎥 If I had to “follow my passion” again, here is what I would do

Have you ever felt like everyone else has their passion all figured out, while you’re still searching?

Between the ages of 18 and 28, I switched jobs 7 times, 2 of which I was made redundant, but it gave me the time to explore my deepest desires for impact and purpose.

In my latest video, I challenge the typical advice of “follow your passion” and explore a different perspective.

Instead of fixating on one perfect path, what if we embraced the journey of self-discovery?

If you are curious about the exercises and mental models I used to help me explore my purpose, check it out here.

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