Production of the debut issue of Style Me Daily Magazine has most definitely been a whirlwind thus far! It's crazy to think that just a year ago I had an idea, a thought...and now it has began to take shape & come to life.
This past weekend I had my last photo shoot to close out this issue. What a crazy adventure that was. Not everything went according to plan at first, but in the end I feel like everything worked out for the best and I ended up with some excellent material for the magazine.---definite example of this process so far. Things haven't always been perfect but that's what life is about...being able to adapt & roll with whatever it throws at you. Through stress and pain I always aim to find the positive, the new life lessons. So, here's some of the new things I've learned on my journey so far...
1. Always plan for the worst.
2. Staying organized really does help.
3. Time is precious, we can never get it back.
4. When in doubt, bring it! (in regards to fashion styling)
5. Everything happens for a reason, nothing is by chance.
6. Never doubt your decisions, there is no such thing as regret.
7. Believe in yourself even when you're the only one. No one will love your baby (in my case my magazine) like you do.
8. Don't give up until it's over, and if you're still breathing right now, it's not over!! Keep P.U.S.H.ing!! (praying until something happens)
9. You have to learn to laugh at yourself.
10. Being understanding, sweet, humble, nice, genuine,& personable will get you way further in life than being a bitch.
11. People hated on Jesus so what makes you think you're so special that they won't hate on you? Embrace it, use it as fuel & empowerment to succeed.
12. It's fashion, thick skin is a must...so build a bridge and get over it.
13. Sacrifice now for the ultimate payoff later.
14. If you're the smartest one in your group of friends, you need a new group of friends.
15. Surround yourself with motivated people because if not, they will convince you that not being worth shit is acceptable without you realizing it (you know the saying, "one bad apple...)
16. Your intuition is most likely always right, so follow your heart.
17. If sleep is a bigger priority to you then building your business, you might wanna rethink being an entrepreneur.
18. The only way to succeed is to persevere.
19. It's not when you start, but how you finish.
20. [The most important] Thank God & be grateful for your failures and pain in life, it's through these times you grow into the person you are destined to become.
