Ambitious and Fit

The Importance of Staying in Your Own Lane & Choosing the Extraordinary Life with Shelby O'Leary

Michelle Stallings

In this episode, Michelle is joined by her friend Shelby O'Leary, a professional equestrian and fitness coach, for a powerful conversation on standing out when you know you're different and choosing the extraordinary life. They dive into the importance of staying in your own lane, even when it doesn’t make sense to others, and why being part of the 1% who choose to live differently is truly beautiful. Shelby also shares her journey of consistency and how to stay committed to your vision, no matter what.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Embracing What Makes You Different: Shelby shares her journey of embracing her uniqueness as an equestrian and fitness coach, and how standing out can be empowering. 
  2. Staying in Your Own Lane: When you have a vision for your life, it’s essential to focus on your own journey—no matter what others think.
  3. The Beauty of Being the 1%: Choosing to live the extraordinary life means doing things differently. Shelby discusses what it’s like to be part of the 1% who dare to choose an exceptional life, and how it leads to a life of freedom, fulfillment, and uniqueness.
  4. Staying Consistent: Consistency is key to achieving long-term success. Shelby offers insights on how to stay disciplined and consistent in the face of challenges, and why it’s important to stick with your goals even when progress feels slow.
  5. Choosing the Extraordinary Life: They explore what it means to live an extraordinary life, and why it’s worth choosing this path despite the challenges. Shelby shares practical strategies for designing a life that feels truly aligned with your deepest desires.

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