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The Top 4 Things I’ve Learned Over the Past Year


“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire. And that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” -Mark Anthony
2018 was an awesome year! It’s the year I decided to make bold decisions and refocus my life. These are the top 4 things I’ve learned that I want to share with you.

1.       Career is not everything.

There was a point in my life when I thought having a successful career is what matters most. I mean, having a regular pay check with incentives, car, iPad, and other perks of being a sales representative is lucrative. Yet, it cannot buy satisfaction. You will never be contented if you focus on material things and socioeconomic status. Career is not everything. When you rely too much on your job that you are afraid of losing it, then you have to refocus. Your career is imperative but there’s more to life than this. If you are no longer happy, no matter how you try to work things out, trust your heart. Going to work unhappy is the worst case that could happen to an employee, worse than not having food on your table. Well, I know a lot would disagree but I am talking about the long-term effect of having a dissatisfied life. This is why it is also important to not depend on one single income. You have to diversify your sources of fund so when your career fails or you want to step back, you have other income to support you.


2.       We are not always strong and positive but resilience is the key.

Life may hit us hard at times. It’s okay. We all go through a cycle of ups and downs. Remember to be resilient. Be robust and have a positive outlook in life. Resilience is being able to bounce back and get back on track. Start writing your journal. Express your thoughts and practice being grateful.

3.       God answers prayer in His time, in His grace, and in His terms.

Always have faith in the Lord. It’s important because you must have something to hold on to. It’s about believing. You don’t know how it will happen, but you know it will. Always pray and listen to Him.

4.       Sometimes, we have to give up something so we can receive greater things in life.

Learn to let go and let God. In the process of letting go, you will lose many things. But sometimes it’s not about the number of things we acquire but the wisdom we get in learning to let go. L.J. Vanier once said, “Let go of the attachment, keep the lesson.”


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