Last night, I watched the finale of America’s Got Talent, and like millions of other people, I watched 16-year-old Nene Royal walk onto the stage with a guitar and perform “Seven Nation Army.” What has happened to this young woman over the past few months is remarkable. Nene came to America’s Got Talent from Phuket, … More And Then Everything Changed…
Sometimes we convince ourselves that success requires everyone to notice us. Thousands of readers. Thousands of followers. A packed auditorium. A viral post. A massive audience. But maybe it doesn’t. Maybe it only takes one. One person can hear you speak and recognize something in you that nobody else noticed. One person can read something … More It Only Takes One
The worst thing someone can ever tell you is “no.” Think about that for a moment. No is not failure. No is not the end of your story. No does not define your worth, your ability, or your future. No is simply an answer to a question you had the courage to ask. But if … More Shoot Your Shot