I started, for the 4th or 5th time, reading/listening to (JP) Justin Prince's book, Be The One. I give it 10*! Best book I've ever read. And reading, in the past, was a struggle. Justin says, "If you're not learning, you're not growing!" So, reading has become a part of my journey. Some audible. Some reading. Some both. In this case, I recommend both. Justin't book has pages for you to write. And, that's another thing. I am writing. Without the use of AI, so, (BIG WIN) this post is raw, real, Christine - getting in touch with her NEW IDENTITY. I think you'll enjoy it. I know I am. _________________________________________ I wanted to share a bit about the book, and what I am learning. Justin says, don't just read a book, study it. I am finally committed to doing just that. I am studying "Be The One." Chapter 4 challenges the reader to "Clarify your 3D Vision". How many of you have actually sat down and done that? I can tell you, I have never done that. In the book, JP asks the question, "What is my vision?" "What do I really want to do with my life?" To "be the one" you must live and lead your life with vision. Mine, I am still working on it. 58 years young, and I have never defined my vision. Which, Justin emphasizes, most of us have not yet CLEARLY defined our vision. I mean, we know what we want, to be financially free, to make a difference in this world.. High performers can state what they want to achieve and why it matters to them, without delay. Can you do that? Me either.... A clearly defined vision sits on top of your tongue, not in the back of your mind. Until now, it's sat in the back of my mind. I finally understand the assignment ..... I am not who I was.. I am who I am meant to be...I am who God created me to be. I am resilient..an overcomer of challenges. I inspire others to live an intentional life. I am thoughtful of others and meet them where they are. Part of Justin's book, is to write 3 things you have already accomplished. Things like - receiving my Certified Medical Nail Technician License in 2020 - after CoV shut the world down. Receiving 2 promotions, in 16 months at my job. Started a Nail Business in 2018-2021.

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Tiny wins - do you celebrate them? Yesterday, I had lots of tiny wins. I have been trying to connect with someone for a few weeks now. And yesterday it happened. We connected and chatted business & life. I shared my passion for Bioactive Peptides and he shared how he has been in the wellness space for a long time and how he has kind of a distain for Direct Sales. Stemming from a bad experience, years ago. (I get it) I didn't want to give up on him. I knew if I could get him in front of my business partner, he would have a change of heart. He agreed to have a conversation. And boy did we! He and Nate spoke of similar contacts that they had in common and the space they have both been involved in over the years. It was a great conversation . In the end, he agreed, what we have with MAKE Wellness is like nothing he has ever experienced. It's rare that a start up company would do $117M in their first 11 months. That blew his mind. He want's to get involved. Be an affiliate. But first, he wants to have a conversation with our Science/Doctor team. Cool!! I did not focus on the "I don't do MLM's". Or the, "It probably won't be a fit for me". I focused on the small win of "Yes, I'll jump on a call with one of the founders!" I think it's important for us to remember the small wins. Sometimes those can turn into HUGE wins. I am guilty of not being grateful for the small wins. But I am realizing, if I celebrate the small wins just like I celebrate the big wins, the gratitude keeps flowing and I thank GOD for every small win. For every struggle that I went through, to get me to that win. He is working all things for our good. We simply have to be still. Be obedient. AND He will show us the way! One small win at a time friends.

My story matters because I have been a caregiver most of my life. First, to my husband. 3 years after we were married, he had open heart surgery. 7 years later, I took care of him after a cancer diagnosis and several surgeries, chemo that almost killed him.. until he passed away, 3 years later. I would do it all over again, 10X! I was the primary care giver for my momma, before she passed in 2021. She had dementia and was my everything. Covid took a full year with her away from me. I lost her in November of 2021. I lost my house 14 months after buying it, to Hurricane Milton. Relocated to Orlando. Then, a few months after I received my FEMA money, I was the victim of fraud. Lost $25K.. Who cares for me? I do. Caregivers rarely have people that care for them. It’s not a bad thing, it’s who we are. We must be in charge.. we are caregivers… So, unless a caregiver falls ill, they rarely ask for help or to be cared for. If you know a caregiver, love on them. It’s one of the most difficult jobs, for very little pay. What we get is a peaceful heart knowing we are taking care of our loved ones. Most caregivers are strong and refuse the help, but desperately want it. AND need it. I’ve been taking care of myself for 11 years now. I wonder sometimes if my heart is hardened from not having anyone in my life to lean on, or someone that will give care to me. It’s been so long, I just resolved it’s not going to happen. So, I take care of me, just like I take care of everyone around me. I have learned to love myself better than anyone else can. But I still long to be loved, held, seen, cared for…