06/13/2026
It’s true. There are a lot of mean people in this world.
It’s also true that hurt people hurt people.
But the most important thing I’ve learned is that you get to choose how much space those people take up in your life.
You can spend your energy trying to understand them, convince them, fix them, or fight them. Or…
You can build the business.
Host the conference.
Take the stage.
Make the memories.
Laugh with your friends.
Help people.
Keep growing.
I know who I am.
I know where I’m going.
And I know how I’m going to get there.
No amount of bitterness, resentment, or hate is going to steer me from my course.
Ironically, every time someone goes out of their way to tear me down, it just reminds me how much I have to be grateful for.
The best response has never been revenge.
It’s building a life so full of purpose, joy, friendship, and success that you don’t have time to carry someone else’s bitterness.
Maybe it’s delusional, but I’ve always assumed people only spend this much energy on people doing something worth noticing. 🤷♀️
