When I was growing up I was told I should... Wear dresses Not cry Graduate high school Get my Masters Fall in love Settle down Get married Have kids Work 9-5 Live like those around me Fit into a predefined ‘box’ After years of questioning all of this, growing up as a tom-boy, not staying on this time line like those around me and did everything but stay in the so called ‘box’, I decided as an adult to continue to follow my heart, let things happen at my own pace and see where it takes me. If this meant falling into this criteria, that would be fine too! Everything happens at your own pace and will be different to those around you for a reason. Don’t let anyone rush you with their timelines, or their ideals of what your life should look like. Before you feel pressure read below... Virgin was started by Richard Branson at the age of 34. JK Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers for Harry Potter and told she shouldn’t be a writer at 32. Morgan Freeman got his big break in Shawshank Redemption at 52. On this particular day early this year at 34, it took me to a private island, presenting on what I love and exploring beaches with a rainbow sky.🌈 Create a meaningful, purposeful life for yourself, as this can impact and make a difference in the lives of others. #do #whatmakes #youhappy #theheart #always #wins #jayshetty (at Malolo Island Resort)