39 lessons, learnings, & principles that lead to success, happiness, & fulfillment
On the eve of my birthday, I can’t help but reflect on how I got here…
To a life full of success, happiness, and fulfillment.
As I approach (almost) 40, life is good. In celebrating my 39 years, I’m inspired to share what has worked for me - the lessons, learnings, principles, tools, and affirmations, that have supported me in creating the life I have today. Some of these have been borrowed and adapted from parents, teachers, mentors, and guides I have had along the way. I encourage you to take what resonates with you and aligns with your mission, your vision, and your life.
When you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.
Don’t spend more than you have.
Have an unshakeable belief in yourself and what is possible.
See the world around you as abundant, available, and accessible.
Commit to, and bet on, yourself.
Save for a rainy day; it might turn into a cottage on the lake or a house in the city.
You have the power to choose, to create your life. If you don’t like your circumstances, make a different choice.
Style is nothing without confidence.
Just because someone else thinks you can’t, doesn’t mean you can’t.
Family always comes first.
You are a reflection of those you surround yourself with.
Accept the challenge and rise to the occasion.
Money is only worth something if you have people to share it with.
Make your health and wellbeing a top priority; without it you have nothing to give to others.
Tell the truth.
Want nothing, have everything.
Love your money and it will love you back.
Build a good team of good people to help you and support you.
The practice of presence and living in the moment is liberating.
Putting in your time is a fallacy - overwork and burnout aren’t a right of passage.
Smile.
Wanting to live a big life is not something to be ashamed of, it’s something to celebrate.
When it all gets to be too much, breathe. Trust that it will all work out… because it always does.
Show up.
Follow through on your commitments.
Pay attention to detail.
Know your strengths, lean into them and leverage them. Focusing on weaknesses doesn’t leave you stronger.
You make a difference to a room.
When you align and attract rather than hustle and chase, you yield better results.
Take the leap of faith, but make sure you have something to land on.
Listen to your mother. She’s always right.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Be brave.
Generosity works in reciprocity.
Wear more colour.
Build relationships based on trust.
Find an activity, any activity, that gets you outdoors.
Read.
You are a miracle. Celebrate your birthday each and every year - there is no one else like you on this earth and there never will be.
“They say it’s all been done but they haven’t seen the best of me.
So I’ve got one many more run(s) and it’s going to be a sight to see.”
~ Panic! At The Disco
Kirsten Schmidtke is a professional coach, creator, and lover of lake life. She works with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs to help them up-level their careers, businesses, and lives. Are you ready to explore what’s possible for you? Contact Kirsten to start the conversation!
