60 years in and I feel happier, healthier, more on purpose — and deeply grateful for the life I’ve built. The journey hasn’t always been smooth, but as well as fun, it’s been rich with lessons that continue to serve me well. As a business leader, coach, and lifelong learner, here are 60 insights that have helped me grow with clarity, intention, and resilience—and continue to shape how I show up in the world.
1. Listen to your body. It never lies. Tune in, it’s your best compass.
2. True communication is the response you get. Master it and you master results.
3. People come into your life for a lifetime, a season, or a reason. Misclassifying them can lead to disappointment.
4. Let go. Move on. What you release makes space for what matters.
5. Everything passes. Even the worst moments don’t last forever.
6. Show up as the best version of yourself every day. It’s a choice, not a coincidence.
7. Stay anchored in your vision, but open to the path. Flexibility is strength.
8. Invest in quality. It saves money and frustration in the long run.
9. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Those tough conversations are short-term pain for long-term gain.
10. Success isn’t a destination—it’s a daily experience. Focus on who you’re becoming.
11. Without health, nothing else works. Protect it fiercely.
12. Money follows value. Focus on service, the rest follows.
13. Focus on outcomes not tasks. Busy isn’t the same as productive.
14. Who you spend time with is who you become. Choose wisely.
15. Learn from the quiet achievers. Often the most powerful voices are the softest.
16. The universe gives you what you need. Timing matters more than control.
17. People mirror your energy. Be mindful of what you’re putting out.
18. Be the change. Don’t wait for others to lead—start with yourself.
19. Abundance starts in your mindset. Scarcity thinking limits everything.
20. Life is always leading you back to cohesion. Listen for alignment.
21. Comparison can either steal joy or teach skill. Know when and how to apply it.
22. Learn from the best. The right mentors compress decades into days.
23. Recharge when you think you can’t. That’s exactly when you must.
24. Physical objects either fuel your future or anchor your past. Declutter for growth.
25. It’s none of your business what others think. Stay true to your own path.
26. Legacy is built daily. Don’t wait until the end to start shaping it.
27. Document your lessons, you never know your departure date. Someone will need them more than you know.
28. Make the most of opportunities. Don’t let fear make the decision.
29. Purpose isn’t what you do—it’s what happens in others when you do it.
30. Confidence is walking into a room without comparing yourself to others.
31. For sustainability, aim for 80%. Burnout serves no one.
32. Big challenges = big growth. Embrace them and face them with courage.
33. Don’t lie. The truth always surfaces—and your integrity matters.
34. You don’t need more time. You need fewer distractions.
35. Don’t attach to places, people, or roles. Attach to your purpose.
36. Remove anything that isn’t excellent in your life. Standards matter.
37. Routine sets you free. Consistency compounds results.
38. Success creates more choices. Learn to say NO.
39. Low energy? Exercise. Action generates momentum.
40. Be with people who energise you. Protect your space.
41. Stop doing what no longer serves you. Especially the habits that crept in over time.
42. People don’t change at their core. Believe patterns.
43. Your physical environment reflects your future. Surround yourself accordingly.
44. Spend your time on what energises you. Delegate the rest.
45. Life meets you where you’re at.
46. Spend time with those you love. Nothing else compares.
47. Ask these questions often: Have I lived? Have I loved? Have I mattered?
48. Travel. Experience is the greatest educator.
49. Be bold. Growth comes to those who step outside the mediocrity.
50. Gratitude changes everything. Make it daily practice.
51. Always act with integrity. It’s the only real currency that matters.
52. Start each day with your #1 priority. Don’t let the day decide for you.
53. Know your triggers and manage accordingly. Awareness unlocks power.
54. Don’t “slow down” as you get older, speed up. Lean into changes, be curious about new things. Most people seem to go the other way
55. Don’t network—make friends. Real connection creates real opportunity.
56. You create your own luck. Show up, speak up, and ask.
57. Commitment beats interest. Long-term success requires skin in the game.
58. Every area of your life is a mirror of where you are on the inside. Want change? Start within.
59. Get outside. Nature renews perspective and energy
60. Be patient. Growth is not instant, but it’s always happening.
And most importantly, enjoy the journey.