Sometimes the Bravest Thing You Can Do Is Admit You Need Help

Nobody hands you Notary of the Year by accident.

But I'll tell you what else didn't happen…. I didn't earn it alone.

And I think that's the most important thing I can say at this moment.

Because somewhere along the way, our culture started glorifying doing everything by yourself. The self-made success story. The lone wolf. The bootstrap legend who figured it all out without asking a single question.

But here's the truth: most people don't say out loud:

That story is usually incomplete… or entirely fictional.

The people who truly win in life, in business, and in fulfillment? They don't go it alone. They build ecosystems. They surround themselves with people who sharpen them, challenge them, guide them, and sometimes gently—or not so gently—call them out when they're stuck.

They have mentors. They have peers. They have communities.

They have a team.

And that's not a weakness. That's strategy.

Asking for help isn't w...

My Three Rs of Business: Reviews, Referrals, and Repeat Customers

Every business has its own formula for growth, but in my experience as a notary and business coach, there are three core pillars that consistently drive success. I call them the three R's of business: Reviews, Referrals, and Repeat Customers. Mastering these three areas doesn't just help you grow—it creates a sustainable business that keeps working for you long after you've earned each client's trust.

Reviews: Being 5 Stars Before You Ask for Them

When most people think of reviews, they imagine sending a link and hoping for a five-star rating on Google, Yelp, or Facebook. But here's the truth—reviews are earned before they're requested. You can't expect glowing testimonials simply by asking for them. You earn them by consistently being a five-star professional.

So, what does that look like in practice? It's showing up on time, every time, and handling every client request accurately and professionally. It's making su...

When we ask better questions, we get better answers. We develop an ability to anticipate and pivot. And it starts on the inside.  Instead of asking what do I need to do first, I ask who do I need to be?  My answer is be brave, be a risk taker, lean into what is hard and when I fall, get back up!

Some of you may have read my 2024 email on GRIT. I shared my story of going into the Moaning Caverns.

It was 165 feet down, 235 steps, and back up. Long story short my worst fear happened when I took a fall and had to move out of the way to let others pass.   The last 65 feet up were slow and painful, pulling myself up with the handrail each step, but I made it to the surface and celebrated; I did it!!! It was hard, and I just took one step at a time.

I read an email from Tony Robbins recently that strikes me as appropriate to my topic. He is talking about the Olympians who went to Paris. He said:

“The world’s greatest athletes prepared for their big moment—the chance to represent their cou...