You can be the passenger or the driver in life!

 Driver’s side or passenger’s side—life takes you down both roads. And when it hands you lemons, make the best damn lemonade you can.

I’m reminded of that old proverb: “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” That’s how I see things now.

Have I been burned on payments? Yes. Do I carry regrets? Of course.

But have I failed? No.

Could I have made better choices in life and work? Absolutely.

Still, instead of letting setbacks define me, I pause, reflect, and take pride in how far I’ve come. I enjoy the life I’ve built, the lessons I’ve learned, and the journey I’m on.

Sure, I still want more—but I never forget where I started or how far I’ve traveled.

Life is a journey, and I’m blessed to be living it.

As my mom always said: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

Look in the mirror—stand tall.

You’ve earned your place.