2019 Year End Review

By LINDSAY FRICKS

Wow… I can hardly believe that this is the last blog I’ll write for 2019. This year has been completely transformational both personally and professionally. Reflecting on the year I’m actually most proud of the progress I’ve made mentally and spiritually. It’s amazing what happens when you flip the script and start over. 

 

 

Lindsay Fricks Realtor

On January 1st, 2019 I was at a career crossroads. Unexpectedly laid off on December 31st, I was vacillating between finding a job in the industry I had over a decade of experience with or finally pursuing a career in real estate. With cautious optimism I chose the unknown path and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. 

 

When I started this blog 42 weeks ago I wasn’t sure I could commit to writing a blog each and every week. I didn’t know where I would find the inspiration to create valuable each week. Over time the topics became clearer and easier to find. Today this blog is one of my favorite weekly exercises.

 

As we head into the season of renewed goals and motivation, I hope you have the time to reflect on the good, the bad and the occasional ugly that brought you to this point. It’s all a part of your story and what makes you uniquely you. In the words of my girl T Swift, “You’re the only one of you, baby that’s the fun of you.”

 

Thank you for supporting me along my journey in 2019. It was by many measures the best year of my life and I’m so grateful you were a part of it. 

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One Comment

  1. Jason

    New Year. New Goals. Set them high and aim higher as you always do!

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