In this episode, Karen Smith talks about the power of focusing on yourself and becoming the best version of yourself. She shares insights from her personal experiences and from the book Failing Forward by John Maxwell. Karen also emphasizes the importance of understanding that change starts with us and that we take ourselves with us wherever we go, so a geographical cure is not the solution. Karen shares how focusing on ourselves can lead to positive changes in those around us and in the world.Main Takeaways

• Focusing on ourselves is the key to changing our world and the world around us.
• Change always starts with us, and a geographical cure is not the solution.
• When we focus on ourselves, we can become the best version of ourselves and positively impact those around us.

Take some time to reflect on your life and identify areas where you can focus on yourself and become the best version of yourself. Remember that change always starts with us, and when we focus on ourselves, we can positively impact those around us and the world.Resources

• Failing Forward by John Maxwell
• My Happy Ass Life podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, and other podcast platforms

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And as always, don't forget to use the hashtag #BeSweetYall!The theme song for the show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.