Hello friends:

The best place to begin as they say, is at the beginning. For me, that beginning is here, today, now, this second. It is no more wasted time, waiting for someone to recognize my hard work, my dedication, my drive. It is stepping in front of the speeding train, hand outstretched, because I know I can stop it. It is altered perceptions, owning my seat at the table.

In a word, confidence. In a word, excellence. In more words, it is the new standard I’m holding myself to, each and every day, in every part of my life.

If this all sounds dramatic, it is. I am at a crossroads, and the drama is necessary. Call it intervention, or whatever you like. We all have our bulls, and I name mine Exceptionality. In the days, weeks, lifetime to come, I will grab it by the horns and break it.

Name your bull. I dare you…and if you’re feeling especially bold, write it in the comments below.