That\u2019s what creating your moments is all about - taking a proactive approach to life.\nWelcome to the first episode of 2017! What a year it has been - there have been a lot of amazing moments, but I have also been put through the ringer, just like a lot of people I\u2019ve talked to.\n\nI think it\u2019s super important to acknowledge the things I\u2019ve learned this year so that I can take action with them. I\u2019ve learned a lot this year, and they were all very different lessons from last year. I want to kick off this year by sharing what I\u2019ve learned with you.\nThe more you rock the boat and create ripples in your ocean, the more opportunities will come back and find you.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tThe importance of self care [3:10]\n \tWhy you have to create for yourself, even in the slow times [4:50]\n \tDon\u2019t be a victim [6:35]\n \tWhy you should wear a helmet [7:15]\n \tWhy reinventing is harder than starting [8:05]\n \tChange your state of mind [9:00]\n \tBe proactive [11:00]\n \tWhy you have to let things go [12:15]\n \tMake lemonade [13:40]\n \tWhy you have to have empathy [14:40]\n \tAppreciation over expectation [15:35]\n \tShow your appreciation [16:25]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tListen to the episode about\xa0last year\u2019s learnings\n \tCheck out my favorite podcasts by Tim Ferriss and Lewis Howes\n \tGet Binaural Beats\n \tListen to the\xa0episode about letting go\n \tRead The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Ronson\n \tListen to the episode about showing appreciation