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22-12 Pearls of Wisdom…Milestones

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 21st.

What milestones are you meeting in your life, and are you celebrating them by looking back to see how far you have come? Sometimes we do not know that we are actually making progress because we feel we did not reach our goal, or things are too slow, but, if we look back to where we were before, we will see that we are making progress step by step.

What are Milestones anyway? life is not about the destination, but the journey itself, and marking certain small milestones along the way, shows us we are going in the right direction, or that maybe we need to pivot. By celebrating those steps, it encourages to keep going and not get frustrated by small delays or setbacks.

I have a big milestone this week, my Grandson turns ONE and celebrating his life thus far marks an incredible journey of just how much we can grow in one year.

So do not get discouraged, but look at the steps take, one foot at a time, and when you look back, you can see just how far you have come even if there is still a long way to go.

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Susan Young and the C-word

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It’s all starting to make a sh*it ton of sense. I’ve been in business for 22 years. And until a few weeks ago, I was still struggling with stories and BS that I didn’t measure up. Clearly, I’m doing something right to have reached this 22-year milestone. But why was imposter syndrome (based on the C-Word) still running my life? After all, I was trained in “brain science” and communication. WTH?? How do I coach myself through my own sad story?? Over the past 6 months, I became emotionally unglued and cracked open in so many ways. I felt like I was unraveling; my coaches and friends assured me I was evolving.? The story I was stuck on had crossed the line between work and personal.  It started with this rhetorical question around work: Why can’t I have a six-figure launch? A few months ago, I planned it all and had every last detail buttoned up. And like so many other launches, this one went sideways
?Look, I’ve been hell-bent on having a 6-figure launch for a looong time. And it has ZERO to do with money.  Call me stubborn…it’s about ME proving to ME that I can do it. That I am worthy. Online coaches with a fraction of my experience have wildly successful launches. This means it IS possible, and I want to do it, too. It’s simple until the deprecating self-talk kicks in. I am …A rebellious black sheep middle child Not smart enough Not creative enough Not tech-savvy enough Not focused enough…. This is what happens when you listen to the BS that feels like reality when it’s only someone else’s story. That story—that truth—is about the C-Word..The story belonged to Mr. Purro (Pure-oh), the principal at my elementary school. What role could Mr. Purro possibly play in derailing my online launch…five decades later?? ??In 1972 when I was 10-years-old, Mr. Purro called my parents to his office. He said I was too interested in world events. Then, Mr. Purro dropped the C-Word. Curious. I was too curious. He said my 5th-grade teachers were frustrated. I was drawing peace signs and reading about the Vietnam War. I was listening to the soundtrack from Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway. And my constant roaming the halls wanting to know what everyone else was doing was pissing them off.
 ?While I felt trapped, they labeled me a disruptor who roams. I was told I was never where I was “supposed” to be. Ouch. My parents agreed. Sit in the classroom and keep your mouth shut, they warned me with their stern voices and thick Brooklyn accents. Don’t “worry” about everyone else. This, however, was not my truth. I wasn’t disrupting anything. And I wasn’t “worried.”I was CURIOUS. I was exploring so I could…Heighten my senses and explore the (Woodbrook Elementary School) world Watch people and overhear (interesting) conversationsStir my curiosityLearn without being limited to doing worksheets at my desk Yes, I loved reading, writing, and social studies. I could tolerate most of the worksheets. But my brain didn’t function anywhere near peak performance when I sat stuffed in a box of mediocrity.
To me, the classroom was a coffin that was above the ground. ?
Curiosity was my ticket out.?
Roaming and exploring allowed me to learn in ways that engaged my brain, heart, and spirit. As a little girl, I couldn’t explain it to Mr. Purro or my parents. We didn’t talk about “feelings.”And if f Mr. Purro had this conversation with parents today, I imagine it would be very different.“Children learn in various modalities,” he might say. “Susan’s curiosity and interest in the world is her ticket into our esteemed experiential learning lab.”Any parent would be proud to hear this.? If Mr. Purro told parents today that their kids’ curiosity had no place in school, he’d probably be unemployed. School leaders aren’t paid to stifle learning and development. You see, Mr. Purro’s opinion about my roaming kept me paralyzed for 5 agonizing decades. The self-doubt that came with my curiosity kept me wondering: “Where am I supposed to be?”  Mr. Purro nearly convinced me that I was damaged in some weird way. This is typically the intersection that entrepreneurs come to when we try to separate our business and personal lives. The line is way too blurry. My 1972 detriment became the superpower that’s fueled my 38-year career in communications.
So, F**K you, Mr. Purro. I became a radio news reporter who got paid to be curious. My curious brain sparked interviews that won awards. I learned that quality questions based on curiosity almost always illicit interesting conversations and heartwarming responses.
Curiosity helped me…
 ?Pay attention to the nuances that most people miss
?Capture the essence of a good story
?Teach storytelling to others so they can make a bigger impact it’s what I am really good at.
It’s what I teach and coach on today. Curiosity and asking good questions. It’s about up-leveling our stories. And being confident as we explore, speak up, and use our voices to engage and impact others. To stand out and be memorable in a noisy chaotic world.  It’s the curiosity that Mr. Purro despised. Today, I know there is nothing “wrong with me.”And there never was. I’m sad that Mr. Purro, my teachers, and my parents didn’t encourage me to embrace curiosity in a healthier way.
But, let’s get real. Mr. Purro is dead.? And he left behind that 1972 story for me to figure out. I guess Mr. Purro was “doing his job.” I’ll give him –and my parents—that grace because it was all they knew. Allen Purro was the administrator, and I was 10 years old. As hard as I pushed back on my parents when I was growing up, know this. It’s been heartbreaking for me to overcome the belief that something was wrong with me. That I didn’t measure up or fit in.
?Here’s the key.
?Ninety-five percent of successful entrepreneurs have done the deep personal work because they know it carries into their businesses. I’m here to remind you that YOU have the power to turn the page, burn the damn book, and re-write your story.  My new story is about the insatiable curiosity that allows me to see the world through an interesting and inspiring lens. This is my life’s work. I needed to be cracked open six months ago with the 6-figure launch conundrum and the old story from Mr. Purro. It was time. These kinds of breakthroughs up-level our businesses. And they transform us. So…I’m curious ?…Are you ready to walk away from the stories that are keeping you stuck in mediocrity? When will you give yourself permission to see and tell your story through a fresh, more empowering lens? People are waiting for you to share even just a bit of your journey.
They want to connect, engage, and get to know what you stand for. Maybe they’ll even hire you ?If you’re ready share your story so that people are curious and want to hear more…hit reply. We’ll talk.
On we go,
Susan

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22-11 Pearls of Wisdom…Spiritual Depression

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy, on air March 15th

Pandemic, wars, violence, hate, fear, we are surrounded by it, so how do we as empaths, and spiritual sensitives handle it? I know it can be hard to sit with of all the pain in the world, and when you are sensitive, it can be even harder, but we can handle it if we know-how.

You have done nothing wrong, and it is ok to not be ok.

Just because we are practicing spiritual people does not mean we have everything under control. We are very tapped in, and feeling all that pain can be an overload, and upset our own balance. We want to heal the world, but we can heal no one if we do not heal pour selves first. So take that time for yourself, take that medication if needed, do things for yourself that make you happy, and bring back your joy of living, for from there, you will know how to help those in need.

I love music, it has been proven to reset out inner vibe and bring back that so needed balance. Walks in nature and sunlight are heavenly and warm our spirits and souls. Maybe meditation is for you, of Yoga, Ti Chi, running, swimming, dancing, singing, it does not what you do as long as it serves to bring that tranquil peace that lay within you.

Allow yourself, to feel, release and regroup if you are only here to serve one person and that ripples out to others, you are doing your divine job. We are not here to save the world on our own but do know this, sending out our loving, caring strong vibrations to those in need, does WORK.

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C22-11 Mark V. Smith “Curator of a Bigger Vision Within,”

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Mark Smith, on air from March 15th

“Curator of a Bigger Vision Within,” Mark Smith specializes in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life.  His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey” of his life,  resonates with everyone at our core personally and professionally.

“I speak from my heart and soul. The clever use of acronyms reach people in a manner in which it reaches, inspires, and motivates.”

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Smith served as Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association), and former RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) facilitator for the Department of Labor. In those previous roles, he used his gift of sharing words of perseverance that helped individuals push forward through adversity.  Mark has received standing ovations when he spoke on topics such as GROWTH, PURPOSE. LEGACY at venues across the country.  An alumnus of The Ohio State University, he has a strong passion for mentoring and now resides with his wife in Laurel, MD.

With his podcast “The Process,”  he outlines and breaks down SITUATIONS we all go through, and offers insight on methods to weather the storms in life.  Known for his clever use of acronyms within his messages, Smith gives listeners a way to remember key points as we GROW FORWARD. Mark’s vision statement of “Your Why is Greater Than Your Situation Which is Part of Your PROCESS,” gives us the perspective that we are always GROWING.

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C22-11. Deborah Driggs, “Aging Gracefully is a Full Time Job”

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It is hard to believe I started in this business in 1983. From a Professional cheerleader for the LA Express that lead me into the entertainment world. I was ambitious and aspiring to work in a very glamorous business. I am now 57 and back working in the business I loved so much with a different appreciation. The appreciation that this is “Show Business” and as a entrepreneur I now have that mindset and understand things so much differently. I have aged gracefully and feel like life is just getting started at 57!


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