35 Lessons in 35 Years
Today is my birthday, I'm reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned so far.
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COOKING Sheet Pan Herb Salmon + Baked Rice have made this on repeat!
WATCHING Love is Blind my time to zone out before bed!
BUYING Lululemon Align Leggings & V-Neck Bra in Washed Denim, love!
LISTENING Must-listen Podcasts for Working Moms I've been commuting a lot to our new MNTSTUDIO in SF—perfect time to catch up on my favorite podcasts.
SHARING MNT Marina is officially open I couldn’t be prouder!
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Today is my birthday, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned so far. The past 4 months have been insane, pouring everything into bringing a big dream to life—opening San Francisco’s first Wellness Social Club, MNT Marina… much more into this process will be shared soon I promise.
But now that it’s out in the world, I’m excited to reconnect with this community today and share what these past 35 years have taught me. Some lessons came easily, others the hard way, but all have shaped the person I am today.
Start before you feel ready. Momentum creates growth.
Opportunities don’t just appear. Raise your hand and claim them.
Risk and reward go hand in hand. Bet on yourself.
Manifestation is confidence in yourself, said out loud.
Small steps lead to big changes. Consistency beats perfection.
Hard things shape you. Lean in and learn.
Fake it till you make it. Truly.
Good things take time. Be patient.
Habits create lasting change.
Leverage your strengths daily. Don’t let life push you off course.
Know your ‘why’ and let it guide you.
If everything is important, nothing truly is. Simplify.
Time is your most valuable resource. Spend it wisely.
Take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Delegate effectively. Outsource to protect your sanity.
Pour energy into what lights you up. Life’s too short for less.
Mornings set the tone. Habit-stack to maximize them.
It’s never too late to start again or pivot.
Dreaming is essential, but action makes it real.
Put down your phone. Be present for your people.
Comparison steals joy. Focus on your own journey.
Luck doesn’t just happen. You create it by working smarter and harder.
Be relentlessly curious. Questions open doors.
Seek discomfort. That’s where real growth happens.
You can redefine success at any time. It’s your journey.
Transparency always wins. Integrity outlasts shortcuts.
Trust must be earned, not freely given. Observe actions, not just words.
Conflicting dreams can coexist. Prioritize differently in each season of life.
‘Mom’ is part of you, not all of you.
Marry your best friend. An equal partner and ultimate team player.
Put yourself in the goddamn room. No one else will do it.
Surround yourself with people who have what you want to earn.
Joy is found in the present, not the rush.
Seasons change, and so do you. Embrace the shifts.
Slowing down moves you forward faster.
Here’s to another year of learning, evolving, and embracing what’s next.
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Thank you for joining me on this journey.
xoxo,
Barbara