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I was honored to be named a winner of the Seacoasts Top 10 to Watch Young Professionals award. #top10towatch . Let me start from the beginning on how I got there. I was nominated by two of my peers for the prestigious award Top 10 to Watch Young Professionals award. This is put on every year by The Catapult group and Seacoast online. I got the email that I was narrowed down to the top 20 and I was invited to an awards ceremony- my friends and parents came to cheer me on. The keynote speaker was amazing and told a great tale, catered taco dinner and tons of support. I LOVE tacos! – BONUS! 

After we were all brought up on stage and introduced as the top 20 , they called each finalist out one by one to discuss their accomplishments. When it was my time to be announced I walked center stage to the X waved to the crowd and listened to what they had to say. 

Once we were all named and took a group photo we retook our seats. This was the time to await to see if we made the top 10. They started announcing the names and I was counting as each was called on my fingers- there would be only 10. Once the top 5 were called I thought to myself 5 down and only 5 to go. Sure enough the 6th name to be called KATIE MAGGIO.

Yes- it was ME! I joyously fist pumped as I walked up on stage to receive my plaque with a huge smile beaming on my face.

Now that that I have told you about my accolades I want to get into an important lesson- The lesson is to never say ” WHY NOT ME?” – Because it can ALWAYS be YOU.  No matter what it can always be you.  So before you have another WHY NOT ME moment I want you to finish reading this.  Here are some steps to get rid of the WHY NOT ME’S! 

1. Let go of any fear ,uncertainty and negativity-  Do not compare yourself to others and certainly do not envy what others have in a negative way. It is okay to admire others and what they have accomplished but it is NOT okay to have resentment. And for the love of goodness do not EVER let anyone feel like they are stealing your thunder. 

2. Be completely relentless-  We all have heartbreaks, set backs and obstacles. This is temporary and under no circumstance a reason to quit your dreams. If it doesn’t work out the firest time try again. Leap and the net will appear. 

3.Get clear on what you desire and need-  What is your dreams- what is it that you want to chase. Think of your absolute HUGE dream. It is so obtainable- you just have to want it BAD. Brainstorm what it is and get very very clear on it- see what it would look like to you in a year, two years or five years.   I will share with you my huge dream – that I will be asked by the University of New Hampshire ,my Alma mater, to be a key note speaker at a graduation. 

4. Have a one track mind – Be obsessed with your dream – think about it all the time. Tell people about it , share it with everyone. Stay accountable and make sure you do one thing everyday to work towards it.  So repeat after me – Think it, be it, dream it, lust after it , love it. 

5. Act like you already have it –  You need to think and live it like you already have it. Envisioning your life with your goal achieved will go a long way. If you can’t see yourself living it then it will not come true. Act and think like you GOT THE STUFF. Because you DO! 

6. Make a vision board– I love love love vision boards and then once I make them I check in with them often to see how my progress is going. Check in and then course correct as necessary. 

7. Surround yourself with the correct people-  The right people in your sphere can really influence your mindset.  If you set yourself up with the right people and eliminate all negative people then your thinking will change. Always surround yourself with optimistic, dreamers, hard workers and ass kickers. 

You are UNSTOPPABLE and you should never ever have the ” WHY NOT ME?” 

YOU GOT THIS!