As for me, this was my second Christmas with my fiancée’s family, and just like last year, it was awesome. Gifts, warm cookies, great conversations, and even a trip into NYC since it was their first time seeing the city. Everything was going perfectly. Until the last day 😅 They had a late flight yesterday and of course a snowstorm hit, so the flight got canceled. United’s website was not working, the app kept crashing, and there were no live agents available. Definitely one of those moments that quietly tests leadership, patience, and attitude. Thankfully, no one lost their cool. With too many unknowns around the next flight, they made the call to cancel, get a full refund, and rent a car. Going to the airport to pick up that car and see over 100 people in the same situation was another adventure (see picture below, that was just the line from Avis, and in the back Budget lol). Even that took over an hour, and they drove back to Dallas and arrived safely. Airports, flights, and the DMV might be the best real life leadership labs there are. You learn a lot just by watching how people handle stress, delays, and things they cannot control 😂 All in all, it was a great Christmas. Time to slow down, enjoy family, and appreciate the moments. And the snow made it feel even more real, not just like the movies I grew up watching in Brazil. What about you? Any funny or unexpected Christmas stories? 🎄😎

That is how we say Merry Christmas in Portuguese 🇧🇷 😎 As we continue to grow and expand this community, this season feels like the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and set intentions. It is the time of year when we start asking better questions. What kind of leader do I want to become next year? How do I want to show up for my life, my career, and the people around me? With that in mind, I am excited to officially share that Leadership Launchpad will be launching on January 5th inside the community. 🥳 After exploring so many perspectives on leadership, one truth becomes impossible to ignore. Leadership is not about titles, personality types, or having all the answers. It is about who you become when things are uncomfortable, uncertain, or demanding. It is about how you lead yourself before anyone is watching, how you communicate when emotions are involved, how you make decisions under pressure, and how you treat people when you are the one setting the tone. Leadership Launchpad is an 8 week experience designed to develop those exact skills. It helps you move from self doubt and inconsistency into becoming a calm, confident, and intentional leader by strengthening self leadership, emotional discipline, communication, decision making, and people development. By the end, leadership is no longer something you try to do. It becomes how you show up, how you think, and how you influence others every single day. I AM EXCITED FOR THIS! Access to the course will be available through our community tiers, and here is how it will work. ⭐ Premium Membership (link here) Premium members will have access to the first 4 weeks of the 8 week course, along with a 50 percent discount to purchase weeks 5 through 8. ⭐ VIP Membership (link here) VIP members receive full access to the entire course. The first five people can join for $49 per month, after that, the price will increase to $79. This tier also includes ongoing monthly coaching, making it a deeper level of commitment and support.

I wanted to share a short update with the community and explain the thinking behind some of the recent changes (please watch the video for more whenever you can). This journey has been a progression and I think it is important to show the process not just the result. Whenever I was working with Eric (my mentor that I mentioned in the video), I remember watching him more than anything, and I believe I’ve learned more from seeing and being around more than anything. Observing what works and what doesn’t, learning from other people’s experiences, that’s what life is all about. I think if there’s one thing that I learned the most in these past 6 months since I left my business, it's about myself, my why, and where I want my energy and passion to go from the days where I wondered to having full clarity now. And I hope you can say the same about you this year. MOST IMPORTANTLY 🙏🏽: You guys helped me get here today, and that's the best part of networking. I also spend some time talking about you in the video. The people already in this community, and why this change actually reflects who is already here. All topics so far in this community have been relevant to leadership 😎 If you have been following along or building something of your own, this will resonate with you. Would love for you to watch and share your thoughts. I'm also sharing a picture with Hormozi's tips that help with community/business building (@Denis Zhebritski @Georgiana D @Simon Schörkhuber @Harley Cran @Chris Wendt), and everyone else here could use them because there are some life lessons, too. Lastly, don't forget to smile (yes, now) and answer. What's leadership for you? Happy Sunday!

What’s your purpose/intention for this holiday season? Do you have any? The book that inspired this question is All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. A simple read with a powerful reminder. Please take a look at the attached picture. For some reason, somewhere along the way, things got complicated. Opinions got louder. Differences turned into divisions. And we forgot that most of what really matters was taught to us very early on. The holiday season makes this especially clear. We spend time with family and people we love. Sometimes with our own families. Sometimes, with a new family through a relationship. Sometimes with someone else’s family. And sometimes alone because we are far from home. Not everyone has the same experiences. Not everyone sees the world the same way. And that is okay. Just a reminder that if we want a better world, it doesn’t start with pointing fingers. It starts with us. With our choices. With how we show up. I hope you have a blessed holiday and get to spend time with whoever you love. I’m excited for what 2026 can bring for all of us. What kind of Christmas are you expecting this year? What's your purpose/intention, and what do you want to take the most out of it? 🎄🙏🏽

Alright team, quick break from goals, growth, and conquering the world talk... It’s time to settle one of life’s most important debates. 👀😂 How do you hang your toilet paper? I’m officially Team Over ⬇️ The paper hangs in front. It looks cleaner, tears easier, and just feels right. But I know this topic divides households, friendships, and maybe even marriages 😂 Cast your vote below and, if you’re feeling bold, drop a comment explaining why you’re so passionate about your choice. Let’s see if this splits us more than pineapple on pizza 🍍👀