Take a moment to look back, not with criticism, but with kindness. You’ve faced challenges. You’ve shown up on hard days. You’ve kept going, even when no one saw. That’s something to be proud of.
Pride doesn’t require perfection. It’s simply a quiet acknowledgment of your courage and effort. Say it out loud: “I’m proud of me.” Let that truth settle in.
You are not where you were. And even if the journey feels slow, you’re still moving forward. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small it may seem. You’ve earned that moment of recognition. Own it.
Author: Mike Balof
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future.
Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.
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