Happy Monday Mindset!
Two weeks ago, my brother Barrett and I returned to Costa Rica with 12 incredible people for a trip that carried deep meaning.
Nearly four years ago, during a service trip in Costa Rica, we tragically lost two members of our community, Brenna Bell and Jen Brown, in a swimming accident.
Brenna was a coach.
Jen was a client.
Both were full of life, love, energy, and purpose.
This trip brought us back to honor their memory.
It was emotional.
There were tears.
There was laughter.
There were stories shared that reminded us just how much impact a single life can have.
As part of the experience, we planted two Costa Rican trees known for providing life as a symbol that their legacy continues to grow. 🌱
As I reflected on the experience, one lesson stood above all others.
In life, much is outside of our control.
Accidental tragedy sits at the top of that list.
No amount of planning, intelligence, preparation, or success can eliminate uncertainty.
This is true in business.
It’s true in leadership.
And it’s certainly true in life.
However, what remains within our control is how we respond.
We can show up.
We can remember.
We can honor.
We can choose courage over fear.
We can choose gratitude over resentment.
We can choose to live in a way that makes those who invested in us proud.
As leaders, it’s easy to become consumed by the next goal, the next challenge, or the next problem to solve.
But experiences like this remind me that our greatest responsibility isn’t simply building businesses.
It’s building lives worth remembering.
My mindset message for you today:
Focus less on what you can’t control and more on how you choose to respond.
Because in the end, your response becomes your legacy.
Adversity Is Your Advantage,
Bryce Henson
CEO / Speaker / Coach
P.S. Life is fragile. Reach out to someone you care about this week. Tell them what they mean to you. Don’t assume you’ll have another opportunity.