I scored under 1000 on my SATs
Graduated high school with a 2.7 GPA
And my first job out of school paid me $18,000 a year
Not exactly the kind of story that screams success right?
In the beginning I thought it was all about the grind
Work harder
Prove people wrong
Climb out of the hole
And I did that
But somewhere along the way I lost sight of who I really was
Started chasing recognition more than purpose
Validation more than vision
It took losing confidence
Letting go of the insecurity
And getting real with myself
There’s a Bible verse that says
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul” — Mark 8:36
That hit me
Because I had to ask
What’s the point of building all this if I lose who I am in the process
Yes this journey takes work
But the secret hasn’t just been grinding
It’s been kindness
It’s been love
It’s been truly caring about people
That’s what builds trust
That’s what creates impact
And that’s what actually lasts
If you’re in the middle of the grind right now
Keep building
But don’t lose your soul along the way
Lead with love
Stay rooted
And keep showing up
