What was the best piece of advice you ever received when you were young?
With the over six hundred podcast episodes I have been a guest, one of the questions I am often asked is, "What's the one piece of advice you would give...?" I'm not sure there is a single piece of advice that would encompass every scenario for every person at every time. Like so many things in life, it's not getting the right advice as much as it is getting the right advice at the right time. Much of life is about proper timing. Of the many things I've learned over my life and more recently as part of my cancer journey, here are the remaining three of the six pieces of advice I'd give to people just starting out in life: 4. Fail often - Failing doesn't sound like a piece of advice that would be good for young people. However, it's not about the failure, it's about the lessons you learn from that failure that you can apply to your next endeavor. Failure means you're trying. 5. Don't compare yourself to others - Everyone has their unique life path. Your journey is not your neighbor's journey. Stay in your lane, be motivated, and develop the discipline to implement good habits. Focus on your track and be happy, not jealous, of what others have. 6. Dream big - Nobody ever hits a home run without swinging the bat. Low expectations of yourself achieve low results. Reach for the heavens and even if you fail, you'll still be among the stars. Please leave me a comment about your thoughts regarding the best piece of advice you were given when you were young. If you missed the first three pieces of advice, please check out the February 19th Monday Morning Motivational Message.
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Author & SpeakerTerry is a sought after speaker who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Archives
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