Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
by Tunde Oyeneyin
In "Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be," Tunde Oyeneyin explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the transformative power of uncertainty. Central to her message is the idea that personal growth comes from embracing both pain and joy, as well as recognizing the seasons of life that shape our experiences. Oyeneyin emphasizes the importance of loving ourselves fully, including our vulnerabilities, and using these insights to inspire others. Key ideas include the concept that goals should be transformed into standards that hold us accountable, and that true change requires us to act decisively. She highlights the mind as a powerful tool, capable of shaping our self-perception and beliefs, urging readers to trust their instincts and embrace the unknown. Oyeneyin encourages individuals to acknowledge their unique gifts, develop them, and share them with the world, reinforcing that our purpose often lies in what feels natural to us. Ultimately, the book serves as a reminder that life is transient, and every choice, whether to speak up or remain silent, shapes our journey. By daring to take risks and communicate authentically, we not only honor our own experiences but also contribute to the collective narrative of change and creation.
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Whatever it is that makes you want to hide, you have two choices—learn to love it or change it.
So much of the pain I’ve experienced in my life has been tied to love. To love is to accept pain, to take it in, to grow from it, and to love again.
To build endurance, you have to endure.
Embracing uncertainty empowers you to take risks. The beauty of uncertainty, I’ve found, is infinite possibility.
The beauty of uncertainty is infinite possibility.
A goal is a wish, but a standard holds you accountable.
Tunde, life comes in seasons,” she told me. “Everything shifts and changes. I try to get the most out of the season that I’m in, because I know I’ll never get it back.
If you want to change things, you have to change things.
Your mind is your strongest muscle. It holds the key to your belief about the way you feel and the way you see yourself.
This is a season to acknowledge your value, your uniqueness. This is a season to see yourself fully for who you are. Be your own inspiration and then spark the light for others. Find your voice, trust your gut, and speak because we are all listening.
The purpose of life is to discover your gift; the work of life is to develop it; and the meaning of life is to give your gift away.
It didn’t occur to me that I could learn on the job, that everyone has to start somewhere, and that I could be hired because of my potential, not because of my experience.
Knowing what’s next keeps you knowing only what you know. Embracing uncertainty empowers you to take risks. The beauty of uncertainty, I’ve found, is infinite possibility.
It's always easier once you get to the destination to forget about the hills and winding roads you had to take to get there, but I knew that there was a lot of doubt and desire and hope all mixed together on the way.
When you leave a relationship at the right time, you can still cherish the good parts, but when you let it go on for too long, all that you're left with are the messy parts. It was difficult to remember the joy that we once had.
When I look back at the biggest shifts in my life, doubt was always there. Think about the times when there was a big shift in your life. I’m going to guess you felt the same. Uncertainty, I’ve come to learn, has to exist to give you room to shift. To make room for opportunity to walk in the door.
