Well guys, it’s been an intense year… 60 flights, 34 cities, 16 countries, and a lifetime of experiences encompassing the highs, the lows, and everything in-between… What’s the lesson behind it all? What did I learn in a year? Below are my 8 biggest takeaways from 2008.

1.) Happiness is not found, it’s grown into.

2.) You are more than enough – show it…Loudly. Always strive to be even more.

3.) Give generously and genuinely to those around you. Whether they reciprocate or not is irrelevant.

4.) Set goals and work towards them. Recognize the journey is always more rewarding than the arrival.

5.) Cognitive dissonance is key – treat yourself like you value yourself and the world will follow your lead.

6.) The Self Is Always Shining Through – people are more intuitive than you like to think. People will always see the truth in who you are… luckily who you are is entirely in your control.

7.) Polarity is the great balancer – be willing to be disagreeable and standoffish when the times call for it… all of your emotions are relevant, don’t feel like only some of them are acceptable.

8.) Above all else look to yourself. Go First – don’t ask for permission to do or be what you want. Be the beacon that others can look to as well. Whether they do or don’t is irrelevant… a lighthouse is always there shining regardless of whether anyone’s watching.

Best wishes to everyone and thanks to all who made 2008 possible. I can only hope 2009 holds a candle to this past year.

Happy New Year,
Ryan

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