“People will respect you when you respect your Self.” -Breanna Rae Blaney Bre dropped this in my Integrated Wealth Advisor class today, and it hit hard. I haven’t had a chance to sit with it further to fully examine why it hit so hard, but I think it’s because there are some minor things I’ve been letting slide or not prioritizing that show disrespect to my Self. The funny thing is a couple of these things were on my mind and heart as I was working on creating my own Integrated Wealth...

We just got back from a few days in New Buffalo, Michigan, which has become our little summer getaway, and it was another great trip—just a little shorter than we’d like, since we thought Roman would have an AAU tournament we would need to get back for that ended up not happening. Each morning before everyone would wake up, I’d break out my laptop and get some work done. I also had to make a few phone calls while walking to the beach or heading up to get some lunch, which I didn’t mind at...

If you ever find your Self “stuck” like momentum has slowed, shift your energy from your Self to others. Elevate others.Bring attention to people you care about.Support a friend’s (or stranger you admire) business.Hype someone up.Take time for a “pick-your-brain” session. Genuinely, and without any expectations, shifting your energy to others is an undefeated way to unlock your Self and to bring momentum back to your Pursuit of your Authentic Life. See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC