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With that said, I’d like to share my story.  In 2009, having spend a dozen years climbing my way through the management ranks of a large corporation, the economic downturn led to a lay off. I was suddenly out of work with the sense that I’d lost my entire identity.   Like most adversity, this was a turning point in my life for which I’m now grateful.   I won’t say my journey didn’t cause a tremendous amount of anxiety, but I used it as a pivotal point to make some much needed changes.  Having not exercised for close to a decade, I decided to get in shape.  I started working out almost daily.  I ran a 10k and gradually lost the close to 20 lbs I’d gained after having my two (wonderful) kids.  Having always struggled with a cluttered house, I decided to get organized.  All of the projects I never made time for, I tackled with vigor.  All of these things helped me to establish control and maintain my sanity and I started to realize that I had control over my destiny.  Something I’d known in the past, but had forgotten.  It’s now been a few years and I’ve managed to maintain my weight and find a career I really love.  I know my persistence and belief in my ability to persevere have made a tremendous impact on my life.