#150: Why You MUST Write Your Purpose In Pen & Your Path In Pencil With Heather!

Patience & Success

Heather Monahan shares how unexpected successes have shaped her career, emphasizing the importance of patience and flexibility. She recalls the moment her self-published book, "Confidence Creator," was unexpectedly named one of Forbes' top five must-read books for women in business, years after its release 1. This experience taught her that while your purpose should be steadfast, your path should remain adaptable.

Your purpose is in pen, your path is in pencil.

--- Heather Monahan

Heather also addresses the challenge of setting personal goals, especially when past trauma leads to prioritizing others' needs over one's own 2. She advises using journaling and positive language to embrace personal achievements and set goals that align with one's own values.

   

Achievements' Impact

Significant achievements can have profound emotional and professional impacts, as Heather Monahan illustrates with her story of landing a major international speaking engagement. Despite initial setbacks, her TEDx talk ultimately became a pivotal factor in securing this opportunity, highlighting the importance of perseverance 3. Heather stresses that success should be viewed as a tool for doing good in the world, not just a personal milestone.

The more success you have monetarily with your business, whatever it is, the more good you can do in the world.

--- Heather Monahan

She encourages sharing successes to inspire others and reverse engineering goals by publicly committing to them, thereby creating accountability and motivation 4.