Recently reading one of my favourite authors Anita Duckworth I was reminded of my parents advice.

Anita specifically states "To be gritty is to keep putting one foot in front of the other. To be gritty is to hold fast to an interesting and purposeful goal. To be gritty is to invest, day after week after year, in challenging practice. To be gritty is to fall down seven times, and rise eight." 

As a young woman finding my way in the world the advice from my parents was instrumental if my development. When ever I felt lost they would tell me to find my stand.......basically to stand for something rather than fall for anything!

My parents truly believed in deciding what contribution you want to make in the world, finding the difference you want to make for people, finding your STAND!

I am so glad that my parents spent time talking to me about what I truly wanted to bring to life.....what I wanted to be remembered for....rather than just what I was going to do for work. they always encouraged me to be courageous to try new things, to see the world and never give up on my dream of "empowering people to live into their talents". My parents may be from ordinary Aussie battlers but to me they are the most amazing people you could ever meet...they truly believe in making a difference and helping people. I am so proud to have them in my life and hope that they will be proud of what I have contributed to the world....and don't worry I am not done creating and contributing yet.....my grittiness has only just begun.

What is it that you STAND for? what are you passionate about? what do you want to contribute in this world? What is the compass that guides your path no matter what adventure it leads you on?