I had a great conversation a while ago (I drafted this ages ago but never posted it). It was with an amazingly inspirational and driven woman (Sami Lee) who’s opinion and insight I value to the highest level possible. Possibly placed on a pedestal.

We talked about many, many things; identity, values, brand and how to live those things you value and that represent you. YOU. You are awesome. YOU are amazing. But why?

The YOU BRAND as a professional gun-for hire in whatever industry you are in is critical to define what you stand for, what your values are, the direction you are heading and how you align yourself to get there.

Ultimately It doesn’t’ matter what it’s called, what matters is the content and how it drives your decisions both in work, life, friendship, family and so on.

I’m working on mine but top-line they look something like this:

Priority pillars:

1 – Health – Without good nothing else exists.

2 – Family – They are your pillar of stability and life’s biggest experiment

3 – Career – Always be earning but refer to item 4, 5 & 6

4 –  Education – Always be active, always be learning

5 –  Passion – Love, Be Loved, Do What you love, Experience life, Travel, Explore, Unleash your inner child

6 – Help others – be the best they can be. Coach. Advise. Drive.

Mantra:

Make Great Happen. 

So, the above is a start. Without action there is no outcome.