Seeing that I’ve achieved in life and building of a company that would allow me the flexibility to make my own schedule and allow me to travel the world as a means of helping others find the true joy in their passions.⠀
🤗⠀I’m happy to say that I’ve done it…
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
Rejection happens. To everyone. A lot. But the truth is, I don’t give a crap what anyone says. And this is a mindset that I believe many, many people can benefit from. If you’re in any part of the world of business, rejection is just something you are going to run into.
Everything takes longer than you think, especially when you’re aspiring to levels of greatness most people don’t reach.
You’re not lost, and you’re not stuck ... You’re just early in the process.
If it’s important to you, keep going, keep your head down, execute and be patient
The person you’re trying to become is already inside you. You just haven’t met them yet.
Every version of yourself that you want to be - more confident, more successful, more peaceful - those aren’t people you have to create from scratch. They’re already there, underneath the doubts, the habits, and the excuses.
Every single day you show up and do the hard thing, you’re just clearing the path so that version can emerge. Growth isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about becoming who you always were underneath all the noise.
Keep clearing. They’re closer than you think.
This is the biggest thing that really drives me in both business and life.
You’re not going to care in three, four, five, or six years if somebody made fun of you in your comments section, or if your former colleagues saw what you post.
But you might have left something on the table by not telling the story you want to tell or not posting what you want to post. It might have been the thing that changed your life, or changed somebody else’s.
Everything takes longer than you think, especially when you’re aspiring to levels of greatness most people don’t reach.
You’re not lost, and you’re not stuck ... You’re just early in the process.
If it’s important to you, keep going, keep your head down, execute, and be patient. If I’m planning to execute for the next 45 years, you can do the same.
And if you find yourself rushing the process, ask yourself why you’re rushing or wanting things so fast. Whose affirmation or approval are you looking for? Then put the focus back on you and get it done.
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