Remember Your Why

Five years ago, I started a business.
On paper, the reason was simple: I wanted to be my own boss.

But in reality? I started it for my younger self.
I wanted to prove to her that we could do it. That happiness didn’t have to be faked — it could be real, deep, and lasting. I wanted to show others the same thing: that they, too, could build a life that felt authentic and meaningful.

That’s also why suicide prevention awareness is so close to my heart. Every year, I donate to support the cause. Because I know what it’s like to wrestle with those thoughts that whisper: you’re not loved, you’re not good enough, you’re not worth it.

And I also know how powerful it feels to push back on those whispers with proof that you are.

Remembering Your Why

In the movie Mr. Deeds, there’s this great moment near the end when Adam Sandler asks a courtroom full of people what they wanted to be when they grew up. It’s a simple question — but it cuts to the core.

Because the truth is, life gets noisy. Stress piles up. Responsibilities weigh us down. And somewhere along the way, we lose sight of the dreams, values, and intentions that once lit us up.

Your “why” is what helps you find your way back.

This Month’s Challenge: Ask Yourself Why

Take a pause and check in with yourself. Ask:

• Why did I want to become a runner?

• Why did I start my business?

• Why did I commit to that new habit, challenge, or goal this year?

Your why doesn’t have to be perfect or profound. It just has to be yours.

When you reconnect with it, you’ll find that motivation, meaning, and joy have a way of showing back up — right when you need them most.