I was accepted to become a small group leader in my online community known as Night Owl Nation.

It’s an online community for storytellers (where “story”) is defined broadly. We’re not talking about writing fiction or NPR-style of “storytelling” in front of a crowd

It’s storytelling for your brand and marketing.

Here’s something about Night Owl Nation you won’t normally see in public:
– a community that supports whatever goal you have in life.
– a community that listens to your challenges in life.
– a community that hones your critical thinking.
– a community that squashes your ego (when you’re too afraid to smear it).

I wanna be a part of that—and extend my influence online.

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I received recognition from my group to give me credit for the coded-spreadsheets I’ve been creating for the team.

This was one of my 2023 goals and I f*ckin got it with flying colors! Now I have another “success story” I can share to prove to corporate office workers out there who couldn’t seem to figure out how to stand out from the norm. I wanna use myself as a case study. Why?

I’m looking into becoming a coach—not in 2024 but probably in 2025.

All I’m doing now is planting “seeds” as I don’t know when the next opportunity is going to pop up, such as…

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…this job ad for MB Hydro for a Mechanical Engineer.

I applied for it last minute. Since I’m not really actively looking for a new job, I used it as an opportunity to LEARN to sell myself. I’m referring to my resume and cover letter.

I wrote my cover letter feeling like I was a fraud—not in the sense that I was lying about my experience but wrote it as if I’m oozing with confidence of my ability to fill in the position.

In other words, I felt cocky.

Then I wondered, “Perhaps that’s the reason why I have a tough time selling myself…”

Imposter Syndrome runs deep in my veins and every time someone says positive about me, my immediate reaction is to dismiss it and devalue the positive comment. It’s fucked up..but hey, that’s my wiring.

I’m gonna rewire my brain starting toooo-day!