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This past month I turned 30, and with crossing over into a new decade I wanted to capture some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I took some time over the month that followed to reflect on what I’ve found to be true and resonant from my experiences, and I thought I would share them with you.
So, here are 35 lessons from the first 30 years of my life.
What an incredible weekend.
The Masters, a tradition unlike any other, returned to full glory this past week with the crowds roaring, the azaleas blooming, and the stars shining. There's something about Augusta, the spring, and the world's best golfers vying for the most coveted prize that brings out inspiration, motivation, and appreciation.
Leaps challenge us, stretch us, grow us, mold us. They inspire us, frighten us, cause us to become something beyond our current self. The leap you're eyeing, the challenge you're considering, it will be worth taking if infused with intentionality along the way.
What awaits on the other side? Only you can know that answer, and it's always waiting to be discovered.
After a mediocre front nine, I needed something to turn this day around, and #10 promised just that. More than anything, I wanted to perform at the level I was capable of. After calculating the yardage and other factors, I stepped up to the ball with a six-iron in hand.
The expectation was a shot that left me 15-20 ft. for eagle. The stage was set.
When was the last time you saw a tree?
No, really. When was the last time you actually took notice of a tree — seeing it with the childlike eyes of awe and wonder? Hopefully you will take a moment to pause and re-see a tree, because there are more life lessons to be found in trees than anything you may be perusing on the six-inch screen in front of you.
