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Flying Solo: From 30,000 Feet to Ground-Level Dreams

Let’s be real—2012 was like that turbulent flight nobody wants to remember, but somehow we all made it to our destination with stories to tell! It was one of those years where the universe decided to shake things up for everyone, and honey, did it ever deliver some personal growth served with a side of “what the hell am I doing with my life?”

For me, 2012 was all about learning where to draw the line and actually listening to that little voice inside (you know, the one that’s usually drowned out by Netflix and self-doubt). The outcome? Absolutely stunning. But let me tell you, it was more work than a red-eye flight with crying babies in every row.

When Life Gives You Turbulence, Learn to Fly

My challenges literally catapulted me through every belief system I thought I had nailed down. Picture this: going from being a seasoned International Flight Attendant of 12 years (17 years total in aviation, thank you very much) to suddenly taking the controls as a business owner and therapist. Talk about a career plot twist that even Hollywood would call dramatic!

As Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” And boy, did I change everything—altitude included.

Now here we are in 2013, and the universe isn’t done with us yet. It’s like we’re all being energetically nudged (okay, more like shoved) toward our true purpose, whether we’re ready or not. Those challenges that look absolutely terrifying from the outside? They’re just change wearing a really convincing disguise.

The Fear Factor (And Why Your Brain Is Not Your Best Friend)

Here’s the thing about change—it’s like that friend who shows up uninvited but ends up making the party infinitely better. As Franklin D. Roosevelt wisely noted, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But let’s be honest, when you’re staring down uncertainty, your conscious mind starts having a field day with all those external influences and fear projections.

I’m not saying ignore that chatty conscious mind of yours (it does have some useful things to say), but remember—it’s often just echoing everyone else’s fears, not your own truth.

My Personal Nosedive Into Growth

I’ll admit it—I thought I was ready for change. Hell, I was probably overdue for it like a library book you keep forgetting to return. The scary part? Giving up that comfortable airline income. I’d always had financial security, and suddenly I was asking myself, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” at an age where I should have had it figured out!

But here’s what I discovered: when I stopped having my daily freak-out sessions, I realized I had all the tools I needed right there. As Oprah Winfrey puts it, “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Everything I asked for seemed to materialize—probably because I was going through what you might generously call a spiritual awakening (translation: the universe was giving me a crash course in reality).

Flight Training: The Ultimate Life Metaphor

My flight training was absolutely pivotal in this whole transformation. Through GoFly Aviation and my incredible instructors (shoutout to the one I nicknamed “Yoda”—he probably had no idea what he was signing up for when he took me on as a student!), I learned to jump hurdles I never thought possible.

As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Flight training taught me that dreams without action are just expensive daydreams.

The NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) course I took afterward was like the cherry on top of my personal development sundae. For the first time in my career, I wasn’t aligning with company values—I was discovering my own. Revolutionary concept, right?

The Landing: Why I Don’t Miss the Jet-Set Life

Do I miss my international flight attendant days? Not even a little bit. I cherish the memories and the amazing people, but timing really is everything. My new journey has gained serious altitude, and I’m looking forward, not backward.

As Steve Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”

The aviation industry taught me one crucial lesson: embrace change and have fun with it. Now I’m just applying that same philosophy to life coaching—playing and doing what absolutely blows my hair back!

Ready for Takeoff?

Change is the only constant in life, so why not embrace it with style? If you’re ready to change that inner voice, create your own values, and chart a new course, I’ve designed “Your New Flight Path” program specifically to get you moving forward quickly.

Fair warning—there’s work involved, so you’ll need to qualify for this journey. But if you’re ready to discover whether the sky really is the limit (spoiler alert: it’s not), let’s find out together.

Ready to book your chat? Your new flight path is waiting—and trust me, the view from up here is incredible.

Written and created by Linda McCall