A Piece Of Advice

Life Advice
Talkin Scents 101

 

What is the best advice in life thus far that
you have ever received from someone?

 

 

Hey Scentsy Friends!

My Scentsy Blog post today is going to be more life related than Scentsy Fragrance related, however, I feel as though because Scentsy Fragrance is an important part in my life now, it all sort of co-mingles together anyway.

 

Today I want to talk about advice.... What is the best advice in life thus far that you have ever received from someone?

 

For me, it may be many of things that I heard time and time again growing up. My family had amazing morals and values, and although this wasn't a quote stated by anyone, I know from seeing my family's own great success in the business world, that the best piece of advice I can think of is that "Hard work pays off"

My family started a company just over 35 years ago now, and it has grown into ways that we had never imagined, and although we are widely known  as a leader in our industry now, it didn't come easy, and it didn't happen overnight. It was hard work and dedication to something we loved that got us to where we are today, but I believe the most important point in becoming successful in any type of business would be to always stay humble. My Grandparents, My Parents, and my Uncle and Aunt all are perfect examples of people who have learned to stay 110% humble and honest, and yet can still be very successful.

 

The next big piece of life advice I have learned over the years is that your happiness is a decision that you make on your own. You shouldn't be allowing anyone around you to determine your happiness. You are your own outcome on a daily basis. You have the choice to be happy. Even when the hard times come around, you can still choose to see the light at the end of the grumpy train tunnel. I have always tried by very best to begin every day on a happy note, and end every day on a happy note.... This doesn't mean I don't get upset ever, or that I don't get angry at times.. cause HELLO I am human too! haha, but at the end of the day, I look back at everything that I have, and how grateful that I am in life, and that, on any day, makes me happy.

 

My absolute favourite quote sums up both of these pieces of advice.... You'll find this quote posted everywhere around me... on my desk at home, on my business cards, and on any card I send out....

 

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
If you love what you're doing you will be successful"

 

I can honestly say that these are now words that I choose to live by. I know that in whatever endeavors I choose to follow, that happiness will be the key to that endeavor being successful.

 

If you aren't happy with how things are going in your life, choose to be happy, and change things! After all, you're not a tree... get up and make a change! I am a firm believer that each day is a new opportunity to strive toward your goal, or to start a new one.

 

Anyway,

What's the best piece of advice you have received? I'd love to hear it!

 

-Brittany Gerrity
aka Talkin Scents 101