You First This Time

You First This Time

I am constantly looking for new ways to deliver messages, promote personal and professional growth, and help us all become better leaders. With the goal of being better for others. Well hold on tight because I’m shaking things up, today is all about you.

Take a second to think about all the things we work on to make everyone else better, help them, make them feel more comfortable, happy, productive, etc. And I love that.

But what often gets left in the wake of all that activity and excitement is you, me, us.

I believe selflessness is something we should always strive for. In fact, one of my favorite Jasonisms is- “in everything there is more than just us.” However, fast forward on that Jasonism list a bit and you will find this gem-

“Sometimes it’s okay to put you first.”

So, with a little musical inspiration I want everyone to remember that sometimes it’s okay to put you first. And in the immortal words of Rick Astley remind ourselves, because we’ve known each other for so long (all our life) I am…

Never gonna give you up (or give up on you)

Never going to let you down (even if we feel like we have)

Never gonna run around and desert you (I’m going to take care of me mentally and physically)

Never gonna make you cry (well, no guarantee, but tears of joy and accomplishment)

Never gonna say goodbye (I am always here for you, well me)

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you (I will always be true to myself)

(cue the music)

Remember: I’m good enough, I’m strong enough, and dog gone it, I deserve it.

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