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 A year ago today I was handed one of the most brutal business lessons of my career

The result was yet another startup dream in the bin, plus a friendship in tatters 

So many lessons have come from it… Plus countless questions from hours of churning:

- did I trust someone too much?
- was I completely in the wrong?
- why does this hurt so much?
- how could they do that to me?
- can I do anything publicly again?

When you want something so badly, yet fail on the way there, it f**ks with your flow totally

Well now 12 months has officially arrived, it’s time to truly draw a line, & move forward 

I forgive those involved. I forgive myself for the mistakes I made. I release ALL resentment 
 Moving on from negative things and patterns is growing in the right direction.

You just need to take one step out of the darkness. 
 It’s so hard. But so worth it. I am going to do a meditation right now and rejuvenate 

It’s going to be brilliant 
 What business was it? 
 That is a leader talking. Lessons learned, move forward. 💐  
 Thanks for the kind words Sarah!

Leadership is much harder than anyone ever says, especially when it’s your own thoughts and actions… 
 You are welcome. 

Very true words. I respect your honesty. I wish you the best on your next journey. Sometimes those hard lessons turn into blessings. Night, my dear 
 Think of it as learning life lessons.
This will make you grow and next time be a little more weary, but don’t hold back.
Friendships come and go, life goes on and you evolve in different directions.
Forgive yourself, be kind to yourself, we are after all human 🫂 
 Love the kind words. Thanks 

Precisely what my note is aimed at doing!