Yes, Thank You — 2021 for the Challenges. My wife gave me Ryan Holiday’s post about being grateful for the hard things. Because she knew.

Being grateful for the hard shit matters

Like this meeting with my boss tomorrow about my first bad performance review in five years. It’ll be tough.

My responsibility skyrocketed this year

I was bored. So I spoke up, and I got more than I bargained for.

I failed and it stings

But it showed me where I am. And I’m grateful. It gave me clarity on what I want. And I’m grateful.

It’ll be a tough conversation. But I’m grateful to practise humility and accept harsh feedback with grace.

I beg for feedback — at work or on my writing.

And I am getting unvarnished, harsh feedback.

I will be grateful for it — and not waste the gift.

However ugly the wrapping paper.