Okay, let’s get real here – I woke up one day thinking I’d be learning a few marketing tips, maybe meet a few new faces, and head home with a notebook full of ideas. What I didn’t expect? To find myself face-to-face with Gabby Bernstein, holding my book! Gabby-freaking-Bernstein! You know, the multiple New York Times best-selling author, powerhouse speaker, and all-around inspiration.
Let me back up a bit because this is way more than just a photo moment. We’ve gotta rewind a few years to where this story really began…
It All Started with a Quote
Way back, when I was an entrepreneur just trying to keep it all together, I stumbled on an interview with Gabby in Success magazine. They asked her, “What would you tell yourself 10 years ago?” And her answer stopped me in my tracks: “Relax, it’s going to be great.”
That little phrase became like a lifeline for me. If you’ve ever been in the trenches of building a business, you know how sometimes it feels like nothing is falling into place. But here was this wise, calm voice saying, “Relax, you got this!” So, naturally, I decided I needed to see that reminder every day. I painted those words and put them up in my space, like a personal pep talk on repeat.
Fast Forward to My “Is This Really Happening?” Moment
Fast forward to this year – life’s got jokes, because suddenly, I found myself at this huge marketing conference with Gabby as the keynote speaker. Yep, THE Gabby Bernstein, right there! I was pumped to be in the same room with someone who’d been a guiding light for me without even knowing it. And maybe… just maybe… I could actually get a word in with her.
Now, I don’t know if it was courage or just a moment of “let’s do this,” but I decided to go up during the Q&A and hand her a copy of my book. Part of me expected her to say, “Thanks,” and leave it at that, which would have been plenty amazing. But no – she held it up, smiled, and said she loved the title! And then she posed for a photo. Yep, Gabby Bernstein holding my book and giving me the smile of encouragement I’d always dreamed of.
The Real Lesson I Learned (Besides “Try Not to Panic When You Meet Your Hero”)
I’ve thought a lot about that moment since then, and here’s the big takeaway: her words, “Relax, it’s going to be great,” weren’t just a pep talk – they were true the whole time. That reassurance got me through those moments when I was just trying to make ends meet and wondering if all the late nights would ever pay off. And here’s the craziest part: they already had. The late nights, the tiny wins, the little steps forward – they were my “good old days” all along.
So, if you’re reading this, feeling like you’re waiting for your own breakthrough moment, just breathe. Take Gabby’s advice and relax. It’s all adding up in ways you probably don’t even see yet. One day, you might find yourself in a wild full-circle moment of your own. Because sometimes, life really does throw you a magical, pinch-me moment – like Gabby Bernstein holding your book and making it all feel so worth it.
So there it is – my surreal, pinch-me moment with Gabby Bernstein herself! It’s funny how life has a way of bringing things full circle when you least expect it. Her words, “Relax, it’s going to be great,” got me through so many rough patches, and now I hope my book can offer a little of that same encouragement to you. If you’re ready for a dose of inspiration and some practical tips to tackle your own journey, you can grab a copy here. Because, hey – you never know where those little reminders might lead you!
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