Short girl problems. Tall life lessons.

Hey!

You know that feeling when you're at a concert, excitement buzzing, waiting for the band to take the stage. And then — someone much taller steps right in front of you. In an instant, your perfect view of your favorite sassy singer vanishes, and with it, your excitement deflates.

As a 5'2½" woman who somehow always ends up behind the tallest people in the room, I feel ya. But here's what I've discovered: that concert scenario? It doesn't have to ruin your show and it's actually the perfect metaphor for life's daily frustrations.

What type of energy you choose to bring in those moments shapes how you experience your life, every single day.

Maya Angelou put it brilliantly: "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

What would change if you applied this wisdom not just to your view of the stage, but to traffic jams, challenging coworkers, and family tensions?

Over the next few Monday morning emails, I'll walk you through different energy levels (ways we think, feel, and respond) using our concert scenario as a lens. You'll recognize yourself in some responses—and discover how choosing what energy to bring to any scenario can transform everything.

Before our deeper dive next week into level one energy, consider sitting with Maya Angelou's words. Notice moments in your own life where your reaction is shaping your experience. What would change if you decided "not to be reduced" by challenging moments?

The concert is just our starting point. The real magic is in discovering how choosing your energy will change your reality. Can't wait to dive in with you!

Stay curious,

Missy

P.S. Curious about your energy is impacting your life? The Possibilities Package includes the Energy Leadership Index assessment that reveals exactly how you're currently responding to life's "tall people at concerts" moments—and gives you the roadmap to shift. Learn more here!

P.S.S. This message was originally part of an email series I send out to my community. If it sparked something for you, you’ll love the rest of them. Weekly, I share personal stories, offer up perspective shifts, and small tips that make a big difference.

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