All Pride, No Ego

1Control the Controllable, but Leave Space for the Possible

Anyone who has worked with me in the last 25 years has heard me say this phrase multiple times. It has become a mantra of sorts for me and the teams I have led. It is applicable to many situations, both personal and professional. When you work in retail and media/entertainment, you use it often, as the pace of change can be frightening.

I have always been a very firm believer in fate. I am spiritual and believe in the power of prayer and the presence of a Higher Power. I was raised with the guidance of the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I was raised in a family that valued intelligent discussion, participating in your community, and giving back to those less fortunate than you. I was also raised with the simple idea that hard work and patience will be rewarded, although no one ever fully defined the reward to me, or correctly for my life.

While I believe in fate and destiny to an extent, I have never felt like a victim or a bystander waiting and watching for something impactful to occur in my life. In fact, I firmly believe the Fates have multiple scenarios in their plans for us. You are presented options and decisions, and how you choose those inflection points will guide your journey. We have choice. We have control. You just need to learn how much and how to use it wisely. If you haven't seen an amazing movie called The Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, I highly ...