As I was approaching my birthday this year, I was deep in thought on a few things. Part of me wants to be like “OMG, you are almost 30 years old!” But mostly, I am feeling grateful. Because as a friend of mine pointed out; if life was fair – I would be dead. I am so glad that life isn’t fair. I am so excited for this next year of life, I am so excited that I get to choose life everyday.

For the longest time I was convinced that I was going to die at the age of 19. I don’t know where or why that belief came to me, but I can remember how it felt. I was convinced. In fact the whole year that I was 19 I actually refused to listen to the song “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry. I was honestly surprised to celebrate my 20th birthday.

I wish I could say that the thought that I would die at 19 pushed me to make great choices and get a lot done in the time that I had. But, it didn’t. In fact, more than anything I think I just resigned to it. I made a lot of bad choices, I hurt the people that loved me and I lost myself in the world of addiction. I thought that I had it all together and that I was managing fine, but that was the furthest thing from the truth.

I was lost in a darkness that I couldn’t see a way out of.

Hand reaching out of the darkness – Cherry Laithang, Unsplash

Fast forward to now – I just celebrated my 28th birthday. I own interests in multiple business. I have amazing relationships with my kids and my family knows they can count on me. I make better choices today, I don’t use drugs or alcohol and every day I do something that helps me to become a better person.

It wasn’t easy – getting from there to here – there were a lot of moments where I wanted to give up. There was a lot of pain and anger. But I didn’t give up. And I hope that you don’t give up either.

We all have our battles – we all have things that we have to face. But inside all of us – we already have what we need to get through it.

Warrior on a hill

There are some basic principles that are proven and I have found they are applicable to pretty much every area of transformation.

Mom and I have put together a team, each experts in their area, and we are coming together to talk to you about these proven principles.

Why?

Because we want to make a difference. We want you to find yourself as soon as you are ready. We want You to be well equipped for your journey ahead. We love you.

So – come and see us at Strategize Your Victories on 9/17/22 at 10am in Polk City, FL.

Get your tickets on our website, you don’t want to miss your chance.

We are so excited to meet you in person. To look you in the eyes and tell you how important you are to us. Because. You. Are. Important.

I can’t wait to meet you, 🫶

Jorjia

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